Staff Accountant

Robert Half has partnered with a growing hospitality company in Chapel Hill to assist them in hiring an experienced Staff Accountant. This is a permanent in-office position in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of three years accounting experience.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the company's accounting records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other various accounts.
• Assist in processing customer bookings and supplier payments across multiple accounting ledgers.
• Conduct regular bank account reconciliations and update QuickBooks accounting software as needed.
• Assist with the creation and proofing of invoices, as well as processing payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice matching, setting up new vendors, and creating AR aging reports.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of monthly reports and variance analysis.
• Assist in improving processes and efficiencies within the finance department.
• Handle employee expense reports and facilitate payments.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and international wire transfers.
• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and meeting the monthly accounting close cycle.
• Must hold a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) is required
• Must have experience in Bank Reconciliations
• Proficient knowledge of General Ledger is a must
• Should be able to handle Journal Entries
• Must have experience in Month End Close
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks is essential
• Must have experience in Cash Applications
• Ability to Prepare Invoices is required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism