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5 results for Entry Level Accountant in Hickory, NC

Accounting Clerk

Hickory, NC
remote
Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in Hickory, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, keeps records precise, and can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to core accounting activities, help maintain accurate reporting, and assist with monthly and year-end financial processes. Responsibilities: • Handle vendor invoice processing, payment tracking, and ongoing communication to maintain strong supplier relationships. • Record and review financial activity in QuickBooks Online to keep spending aligned with budgets and accounting records up to date. • Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and employee expenses, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Support month-end close by preparing journal entries and tracking accruals and prepaid expenses. • Compile financial reports and backup schedules to assist with internal review and decision-making. • Organize documentation for annual audit requests and provide accounting support during year-end review activities. • Assist with 1099 preparation and other annual reporting tasks to help ensure compliance with filing requirements. • Reconcile payroll transactions processed through Paychex and provide administrative support related to timekeeping submissions. • Maintain orderly digital financial records and identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiency.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Huntersville, NC
onsite
Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization in North Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume accounting tasks with accuracy. In this role, you will contribute to payables, reconciliations, tax-related processing, and audit support while helping maintain reliable financial records across the business. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, tracking recurring obligations, and preparing payments for bank submission. • Organize and maintain both digital and hard-copy accounting records in alignment with company standards and annual audit requirements. • Record sales tax payments related to purchases and prepare refund documentation for submission to the appropriate state agencies. • Review employee expense reimbursements and travel-related reports, then process approved payments in a timely manner. • Keep vendor profiles current by collecting and updating tax forms, insurance documents, and related records using designated internal systems. • Complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and provide finalized reports for approval. • Coordinate with staff to assign and document monthly credit card charges to the proper accounts and cost centers. • Support external auditors by gathering requested financial information and responding to documentation needs during the annual audit. • Assist with year-end 1099 preparation, processing, and distribution, along with other accounting duties as needed.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will oversee a variety of financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. You will also play an integral part in mentoring entry-level team members and enhancing the efficiency of accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor entry-level team members, providing guidance and reviewing their work for accuracy and compliance. • Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring financial transactions are recorded in alignment with established accounting policies. • Monitor account activity and maintain supporting documentation to ensure proper financial recordkeeping. • Complete, review, and approve reconciliations for general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Design, implement, and document workflows and controls for accounting and reporting processes, including subsidiary systems. • Recommend and refine controls to adapt to changes in products, processes, regulations, or corporate policies. • Develop and update accounting processes and procedures to align with regulatory and organizational standards. • Analyze financial performance by preparing and interpreting complex reports, including variance analyses and budget forecasts. • Ensure accurate and timely submission of management, regulatory, and financial reports. • Respond to audit inquiries and collaborate with relevant teams to provide necessary analysis and documentation.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support close activities, and contribute to timely reporting that guides daily business decisions. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting candidate with a solid foundation in transactional accounting, reconciliations, and compliance-related reporting who is ready to grow within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily cash-related accounting by reviewing receipts, wire activity, card transactions, and other incoming funds to ensure records are accurate and complete. • Complete bank and cash account reconciliations each month, identify variances, and follow through on outstanding items until resolved. • Prepare routine journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules while keeping assigned general ledger accounts properly documented. • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close by producing schedules, organizing backup materials, and meeting established reporting deadlines. • Monitor balance sheet accounts, research discrepancies, and help maintain reliable financial data across accounting records. • Contribute to inventory and fixed asset accounting through reconciliations, count support, asset tracking, and depreciation-related updates. • Prepare sales and use tax filings along with other recurring compliance reports, maintaining documentation for regulatory and reporting requirements. • Support internal and external audits by gathering requested records, organizing schedules, and assisting with testing activities. • Produce recurring financial and operational reports, assist with commission-related reporting, and participate in process improvement efforts and special assignments.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Charlotte, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting activities across multiple manufacturing sites in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is suited for a hands-on finance leader who can strengthen reporting accuracy, guide plant-level decision-making, and build consistency in standard costing practices. The successful candidate will combine strong manufacturing accounting expertise with the ability to partner effectively with operations and senior leadership. Responsibilities: • Direct cost accounting operations for several plant locations, ensuring consistent processes and reliable financial reporting across the network. • Lead the development, maintenance, and review of standard costs, including updates driven by material, labor, and overhead changes. • Analyze manufacturing performance by evaluating variances, inventory activity, and production costs to identify risks and improvement opportunities. • Partner with plant leadership and operations teams to explain cost trends, support budgeting decisions, and improve financial visibility. • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing reserves. • Strengthen internal controls tied to inventory valuation, cost allocations, and plant accounting procedures. • Prepare and present meaningful cost analysis and performance insights to senior finance and operational stakeholders. • Support ERP-based cost accounting processes, including SAP-related reporting and process improvements where needed.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z