Staff Accountant

SARSTEDT Group • Newton, NC

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides comprehensive accounting and financial support to the Controller and Accounting team, with primary responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, and administrative financial activities for the Canadian affiliate. The role helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and company policies and procedures. It supports financial controls, operational effectiveness, and the business’s financial health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2–4 years of related accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Fluency in both English and French, with strong professional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with French-speaking employees, vendors, customers, professional service providers, and government agencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond professionally to inquiries and resolve concerns involving customers, affiliates, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other business partners.
• Confidence applying mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to business and accounting scenarios.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to collaborate in a professional accounting environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather and evaluate information, establish facts, identify solutions, and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions, mathematical information, and diagrams, and navigate abstract concepts and practical business scenarios.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring attention to detail, close visual focus, and adjustment of focus as needed.
• Occasionally stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Travel up to 25%, including local travel and travel to Canada, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Canadian tax structure is an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze the Canadian affiliate’s general ledger and accounting records, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and on time.
• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, account adjustments, and other transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Provide periodic financial reporting to the Controller and designated management members, including explanations of significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial planning for the Canadian affiliate.
• Monitor and enter vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments within vendor terms.
• Process customer payments by allocating them to the correct invoices and process customer credit card payments.
• Review customer accounts for unpaid invoices, send dunning letters, resolve past-due invoices, and work with Customer Service to correct billing errors.
• Recommend improvements to accounting procedures, financial controls, and reporting processes.
• Prepare reports summarizing and interpreting the company’s current and projected financial position.
• Support compliance with applicable Canadian sales tax requirements, including GST, HST, and provincial sales taxes where applicable.
• Maintain documentation and records supporting tax filings, financial statements, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with responding to inquiries from Canadian tax authorities and other parties.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Nine company-paid holidays
• Two additional floating paid holidays
• Two hours of wellness PTO annually for preventative care, including a physical or vaccinations
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Complimentary screenings and wellness assessments
• Discounted YMCA/gym memberships, fitness classes, and wellness challenges
• Confidential mental health and well-being support resources
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
• Discounts through select SARSTEDT partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level