Staff Accountant | Contract

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting · Charlotte, North Carolina

FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Overview – Staff Accountant – 34525

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, compliance activities, and month-end close processes. This role will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely payments, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Perform month-end close activities and ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are accurately maintained and reconciled.

Analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and research variances to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Review and interpret contractual agreements and supporting documentation to ensure proper accounting treatment and adherence to established requirements.

Coordinate with internal departments including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Operations, and Finance to resolve accounting-related issues.

Prepare payments, supporting documentation, and financial reports in accordance with established guidelines.

Audit financial transactions and data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.

Provide exceptional customer service and act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

2+ years of accounting or finance experience.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end close.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SAP experience is a plus.

Sherpa

Benefits

Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria

Must be a full-time employee (30+ weekly hours/+130 hours per month) to be eligible

Medical plan offered is BCBSNC Blue Options PPO

Premiums will be pre-taxed

Sherpa pays a portion of the Employee only premium for medical

90 day waiting period from date of hire

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

About our Process

We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.

Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.

Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.

Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company	Sherpa \| Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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