Piedmont Candy Company is a growing manufacturing firm seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant / Accounting Analyst to join their Finance team. This role provides hands-on experience in various accounting areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives, ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals.
Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain vendor records and documentation
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices
- Route invoices for approvals and ensure compliance with internal controls
- Prepare vendor payment runs
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with banking and cash management activities
- Set up and maintain customer records
- Create sales orders and customer invoices
- Apply customer payments and reconcile cash receipts
- Monitor aging reports and assist with collections activities
- Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
- Perform account reconciliations
- Support monthly and year-end close processes
- Maintain accurate and complete accounting records
- Assist with inventory reconciliations
- Support physical inventory counts
- Help analyze production, inventory, and cost-related data
- Investigate discrepancies and variances
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes
- Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting projects
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience
- Internship experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or business analytics
- Manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting experience
- Experience with QuickBooks, ERP systems, or other accounting software
Company Overview
Piedmont Candy Company manufactures red bird peppermint and assorted candy puffs. It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in Lexington, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://piedmontcandy.com.