Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across accounts receivable, rebate programs, commissions, and financial reporting. This position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex, high-value programs with precision. Success in this role depends on excellent communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts Receivable & Rebate Program Management

• Oversee and maintain the Accounts Receivable (AR) component of a multi-million-dollar rebate program with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor, reconcile, and report on AR transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and collection parameters.
• Identify discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in forecasting of achieved rebate tiers by analyzing program performance, and customer activity.

Transaction Review & Financial Controls

• Review daily invoicing activity to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper financial postings.
• Conduct audits of invoice transactions to validate revenue recognition and general ledger accuracy.
• Assist in internal and external financial audits by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.

Returns, Freight & Claims Oversight

• Audit and process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) to ensure proper financial treatment.
• Monitor and approve freight claims in coordination with the logistics team, ensuring timely resolution and accurate accounting.

Commissions & Sales Support

• Administer the commissions program, ensuring accurate calculation, tracking, and timely updates to customer accounts.
• Serve as a key point of contact for sales representatives regarding commissions and account-related inquiries.
• Maintain close collaboration with the Sales team to ensure accuracy in customer account setup and maintenance.
• Review and approve new customer account setups to ensure compliance with financial policies and credit requirements.

Sales Exemption & Compliance Management

• Manage the sales tax exemption program, including coordination with third-party providers.
• Ensure proper documentation, validation, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.

Month-End & Financial Close

• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

       Systems & Reporting

• Develop and maintain proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Business Intelligence (BI) tools, recognizing these systems as critical to the success of the role.
• Leverage D365 and BI reporting capabilities to support financial analysis, forecasting, reconciliations, and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and data visibility through system optimization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or multi entity accounting environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as D365.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20–30 lbs occasionally (files, records, or office supplies).

Type: Full-time

Work Environment: Office quiet, cubicle

Work Authorization: No calls or agencies please. Beverage-Air will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire

Equal Opportunity Employer: Beverage-Air is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Location:

• On site in Winston Salem

Work Remotely

• On Occasion