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10 results for Cost Accountant in Greensboro, NC

Cost Accountant
  • Kernersville, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment in the Triad. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost reporting, meaningful analysis, and practical financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory-related accounting, and reporting that helps guide operational and business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build, maintain, and refine standard cost structures while investigating cost variances and explaining financial drivers to management.</p><p>• Coordinate annual standard cost revisions and ensure cost assumptions are updated to reflect current operating conditions.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including KPI summaries, variance analysis, and performance updates for plant leadership.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by developing financial projections and monitoring results against plan.</p><p>• Assist research, development, and commercial teams by estimating costs for new products and supporting pricing-related analysis.</p><p>• Complete month-end and year-end journal entries, reconcile general ledger activity, and help ensure timely and accurate financial close processes.</p><p>• Create daily, weekly, and monthly management reports that provide visibility into plant performance, spending, and production costs.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance by analyzing trends, modeling outcomes, and recommending data-driven actions.</p><p>• Support audit and tax preparation by compiling schedules, documentation, and other required financial information.</p><p>• Maintain awareness of applicable accounting guidance and regulatory updates while handling ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Trinity, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our client&#39;s team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the financial accuracy of inventory and finished goods across multiple locations. As a vital member of the team, you will collaborate closely with plant operations and ensure that all accounting processes are streamlined and efficient.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure accurate reporting and valuation.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant teams to resolve discrepancies in inventory and accounting processes.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify and address cost fluctuations.</p><p>• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts related to inventory.</p><p>• Provide detailed financial analysis to support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with standard cost accounting principles across all locations.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual inventory reports.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory and cost accounting procedures.</p>
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This role is vital in maintaining the financial and operational infrastructure of the firm, focusing on areas such as vendor management, billing processes, reporting, and employee onboarding logistics. If you thrive in an execution-focused environment and enjoy ensuring smooth business operations, this position is a great fit for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee vendor and payables operations, including invoice review, approval routing, payment tracking, and maintaining audit trails.<br>• Process and monitor bill payment workflows, ensuring compliance with firm policies and budgets.<br>• Manage quarterly state tax payments and maintain accurate records of firm real estate leases, including renewals and amendments.<br>• Administer employee expense processes, including issuing corporate cards, processing reimbursements, and ensuring proper general ledger coding.<br>• Facilitate firm-level and client billing processes by validating inputs, reconciling data, and ensuring accuracy in financial logs.<br>• Enter balance sheet, cash flow, and profit and loss data into pro forma models, performing reconciliations and flagging discrepancies.<br>• Support expense forecasting by analyzing historical data and projecting future obligations.<br>• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding logistics, ensuring all accounts, equipment, and documentation are handled efficiently.<br>• Organize firm meetings and events, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and vendor coordination.<br>• Assist with year-end reporting and preparation of financial data.
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Mebane, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Mebane, North Carolina. This role supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and preparing meaningful reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong spreadsheet skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and submit journal entries with accuracy while ensuring transactions are reflected in the appropriate accounting periods.<br>• Perform reconciliations across the general ledger, banking activity, and balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve variances promptly.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and organizing supporting documentation.<br>• Track fixed assets and maintain depreciation records to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide accounting support for payables and receivables functions when additional assistance is needed.<br>• Compile financial statements, reconciliations, and supplemental schedules for internal review and reporting purposes.<br>• Help uphold accounting controls, policy compliance, and applicable financial reporting requirements across daily operations.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external auditors by preparing requested documentation and addressing audit-related questions.<br>• Investigate discrepancies in financial data, recommend corrections, and assist with budget, forecast, and ad hoc analysis needs.
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Management Accountant
  • Greensboro, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Manager, Collections &amp; Credit (Accounts Receivable)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote)</p><p> <strong>Industry:</strong> Retail / Consumer Goods</p><p>Overview</p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Manager of Collections &amp; Credit</strong> to lead and optimize accounts receivable operations. This individual will oversee a team of analysts and clerks, drive process efficiencies, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.</p><p>This is a highly visible role requiring a <strong>hands-on leader</strong> who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of AR professionals, including analysts and clerks, through coaching, performance management, and regular 1:1s</li><li>Oversee collections and credit operations, ensuring timely resolution of past due accounts and deductions</li><li>Drive process improvements and efficiencies across AR workflows while maintaining operational consistency</li><li>Analyze and resolve billing discrepancies, invoice issues, and customer disputes</li><li>Monitor key performance metrics related to collections, aging, and cash flow</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with finance, sales, and customer service teams to improve processes and outcomes</li><li>Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to manage data, track performance, and support decision-making</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to internal controls and policies</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Credit</li><li>Prior leadership experience managing teams in an AR or collections environment</li><li>Strong process orientation with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)</li><li>Ability to work both strategically and tactically, with a willingness to be hands-on when needed</li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with relevant experience</li></ul><p>What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li>Proven leader who can mentor and develop a team</li><li>Detail-oriented and process-driven mindset</li><li>Ability to step into an established function and enhance—not overhaul—existing workflows</li><li>Strong ownership mentality with the ability to take initiative and drive results</li></ul><p>Additional Highlights</p><ul><li>Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a strong emphasis on employee engagement</li><li>Hybrid work environment with flexibility</li><li>Company-sponsored events and recognition initiatives</li><li>Generous holiday schedule and seasonal perks</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accountant to join a professional services finance team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in double-entry accounting who enjoys digging into details, resolving questions, and keeping financial records accurate. The position also offers the opportunity to work with specialized legal accounting systems, support payroll coordination, and build expertise in trust-related accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records by applying double-entry accounting principles across daily transactions and month-end activities.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable reporting.</p><p>• Work within a legal-specific accounting and bookkeeping platform, learning its functionality and using it effectively for ongoing accounting tasks.</p><p>• Assist with payroll administration in coordination with an external provider, helping review data for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Support trust accounting activities or develop the knowledge needed to manage these processes in compliance with firm requirements.</p><p>• Contribute to corporate and sales tax-related accounting tasks, including organizing records and assisting with filings and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Research accounting issues thoroughly, follow up on open items, and take initiative in resolving financial questions with persistence and care.</p>
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Fixed Asset Accountant
  • Archdale, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to support asset accounting activities for a construction-focused organization in High Point, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in fixed assets who can bring structure to accounting workflows, maintain accurate records, and strengthen reporting processes. The position works primarily onsite with some flexibility and offers the opportunity to partner closely with operational and finance teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full fixed asset accounting cycle, including asset setup, capitalization, transfers, retirements, and disposals.<br>• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and ensure records remain accurate, complete, and aligned with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Calculate and review depreciation activity, resolving discrepancies and confirming proper asset classification and useful life assignments.<br>• Perform fixed asset inventory reviews and reconcile physical assets to accounting records on a regular basis.<br>• Develop and refine procedures that improve consistency, control, and efficiency across fixed asset accounting operations.<br>• Partner with project, operations, and finance teams to track capital expenditures and ensure timely recording of completed assets.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to fixed assets, including reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation.<br>• Assist with asset-related process updates or system-related changes when needed, ensuring continuity and accurate financial reporting.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Salisbury, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a long-term contract opportunity based in North West Charlotte. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented sales and use tax specialist who can step into a high-volume environment and provide immediate support across audit activity, project initiatives, and indirect tax matters. The position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful tax work across retail and construction-related operations while partnering closely with internal stakeholders in a hybrid setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead sales and use tax audit support by organizing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and helping drive matters to resolution.</p><p>• Manage a broad range of indirect tax activities tied to business operations, with attention to complex sales and use tax considerations.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing tax-related projects that support retail, construction, and other operational initiatives across the organization.</p><p>• Provide hands-on support for Vertex-related work, including expansion of sales tax processes beyond e-commerce into store environments.</p><p>• Review tax credit and incentive opportunities that have been awarded and assist with tracking, analysis, and application of related requirements.</p><p>• Assess nuanced sales and use tax issues, identify potential risks, and recommend practical approaches for compliance and reporting.</p><p>• Support work associated with new market tax credits and other incentive-driven projects connected to store development or remodeling efforts.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to deliver timely tax guidance, maintain compliance, and help meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Kernersville, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial performance and decision-making at our client&#39;s manufacturing site in the Triad. This role partners with leaders across the business to deliver meaningful analysis, reliable reporting, and forward-looking financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting and planning experience, is highly effective with Excel and financial systems, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with management and cross-functional teams to deliver financial analysis, business forecasts, and reporting that support operational and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Build annual budgets and update periodic forecasts to reflect business performance, cost trends, and changing priorities.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports that highlight key indicators, profitability, operating expenses, and performance against plan.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close activities by recording journal entries and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain strong financial controls and data integrity.</p><p>• Analyze variances across areas such as operating expenses, sales volume, margin, and overhead, then communicate findings to stakeholders.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance by evaluating results, trends, and process effectiveness across departments.</p><p>• Monitor relevant accounting guidance and apply updates appropriately within reporting and analysis activities.</p><p>• Complete ad hoc analysis and special projects as business needs evolve.</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Greensboro, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25.1275 - 29.095 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Greensboro, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing core accounting activities, supporting accurate financial records, and keeping billing and payment processes on track. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across both payables and receivables while helping maintain organized, timely, and reliable accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and help ensure obligations are paid within established timelines.<br>• Manage customer invoicing activities, monitor incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.<br>• Reconcile account activity by comparing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and supporting timely resolution.<br>• Maintain accurate accounting documentation and update financial information to support daily operational needs.<br>• Assist with billing-related tasks, including preparing invoices, reviewing charges, and addressing payment questions.<br>• Support broader accounting functions by organizing records, verifying transaction data, and contributing to month-end activities.
  • 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z