Staff Accountant

Chapel Hill Tire • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting function in a fast-paced automotive environment, handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and vendor account management. The role monitors daily bank activity, supports biweekly payroll processing, and researches discrepancies and responds to internal accounting inquiries. It also manages sales tax and tire disposal reporting, prepares journal entries, and assists with monthly reconciliations, GAAP-compliant financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. The Staff Accountant collaborates across departments and helps recommend and implement process improvements and administrative tools or systems. The position calls for accuracy, confidentiality, organization, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and with a team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• QuickBooks proficiency is required.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of business principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, time-management, and listening skills.
• Ability to use logic to identify solutions, collaborate effectively, and apply common sense to tasks.
• Strong customer service orientation and adaptability to prioritize diverse needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or practical experience.
• Familiarity or intermediate ability with Office 365, including Excel pivot tables and formulas, Power BI, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to navigate websites easily.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and vendor account management.
• Monitor daily bank activity and ensure the accuracy of accounting transactions.
• Support biweekly payroll processes.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and respond to internal accounting-related inquiries.
• Manage sales tax and tire disposal reporting requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly reconciliations, financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to support business objectives and financial needs.
• Recommend and support process improvements and administrative tools.
• Assist with communicating and integrating new administrative products or systems throughout the company.

Benefits

• Paid training and certifications.
• No nights, weekends, or holidays; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; flexible spending account; and other elective benefits.
• 401(k) company match and profit sharing.
• Company-paid life insurance and paid parental leave.
• Uniforms provided.
• In-house leadership development programs and opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED