Staff Accountant

Job Details: Job Location: Greensboro - Greensboro, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $80000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Finance & Accounting, Power a Sustainable Future with Us At Sunlight Batteries USA, we are driven by a shared purpose: to deliver innovative energy solutions that improve lives and protect the environment. Our team is passionate about advancing battery technology and energy storage systems that power industries and communities around the world. Your Impact As a Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial records and reporting. By supporting accounting operations, inventory accounting, financial analysis, and compliance activities, you will help ensure informed business decision-making, strong internal controls, and the financial health of the organization. Your work will support both plant-level operations and broader corporate objectives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. What You'll Do General Accounting & Financial Reporting Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules. Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits. Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, variances, adjustments, and inventory-related activity. Reconcile raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory balances. Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count activities. Assist in the analysis of manufacturing costs and inventory valuation. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to understand cost drivers and identify improvement opportunities. Financial Analysis & Business Support Analyze manufacturing costs, gross margins, and operational key performance indicators (KPIs). Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Assist with operating expense tracking and capital expenditure reporting. Prepare financial reports and analyses that support business decision-making. Contribute to process improvement initiatives related to financial systems, reporting, and controls. Compliance, Controls & Audit Support Support compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and established accounting standards. Assist with maintaining and strengthening internal controls and financial processes. Support internal and external audit activities through the preparation of required documentation and reconciliations. Maintain accurate fixed asset records and depreciation schedules. Ensure adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and control requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Accounting teams to support business objectives. Provide financial information and support to internal stakeholders as needed. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence. Qualifications: What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 1-3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles. Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing accounting and/or cost accounting experience. Experience supporting inventory accounting and inventory controls. Exposure to SOX compliance, audit support, and internal control environments. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, or process optimization projects. CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification is a plus. Additional Requirements Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or immigration sponsorship, either currently or in the future. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is required. English proficiency is reasonably necessary to perform the essential job functions, comply with safety and operational requirements, complete required documentation, and communicate effectively with customers, employees, supervisors, and other business contacts as applicable to the role.