Staff Accountant

Sarstedt•Newton, NC

About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides comprehensive accounting and financial support to the Controller and Accounting team, with primary responsibility for the accounting, financial reporting, and administrative financial activities of SARSTEDT’s 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. The position maintains and analyzes general ledger accounts and accounting records, prepares journal entries and financial reports, supports budgeting and forecasting, and manages accounts payable and receivable activities. It also supports Canadian sales tax compliance, documentation, audits, and regulatory reporting, and recommends improvements to accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes. The role requires fluency in English and French and includes up to 25% local travel, travel to Canada, and operation of a motor vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 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.
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 business partners.
Ability to apply 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 work collaboratively in a professional accounting environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information, establish facts, identify solutions, and draw 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.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, handle objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel locally and to Canada up to 25% of the time and operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Canadian tax structure.

Responsibilities

Maintain and analyze the Canadian affiliate’s general ledger and accounting records, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete, and timely.
Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, account adjustments, and other transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
Provide periodic financial reports to the Controller and designated management, 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 and ensure payments are made on time and within vendor terms.
Process customer payments and allocate them to the correct invoices, including processing customer credit card payments.
Review customer accounts for unpaid invoices, send dunning letters, and resolve past-due invoices.
Work with Customer Service to correct billing errors.
Recommend improvements to accounting procedures, financial controls, and reporting processes.
Prepare reports summarizing and interpreting current and projected company 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

Competitive compensation determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and overall fit.
Generous paid time off.
Nine company-paid holidays.
Two additional floating paid holidays.
Two hours of wellness PTO for annual preventative care, including physicals 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.