What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at 3A Composites USA?
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Davidson/Statesville, NC
Reports To: Manager of Accounting
Job Type: Full-Time
About 3A Composites:
3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display, architectural and framing markets in North America, South America and Central America. With manufacturing facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, and sales and marketing offices in Davidson, NC, our industry leading brands include: FOME-COR®, SINTRA®, GATOR®, DISPA®, DIBOND®, LUMEX® G and ALUCOBOND® PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group, which belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland. At 3A Composites we share common values of integrity and accountability, teamwork, trust & transparency that guide us in our dealings with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. More information about 3A Composites can be found at http://www.3acompositesusa.com.
Purpose of this role:
We are seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to support daily business operations across our Davidson office and Statesville manufacturing facility. This role will assist with administrative, operational, reporting, and plant-support responsibilities while gaining hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, finance, and cross-functional business processes.
The position will work closely with leadership in both locations (Davidson, NC and Statesville, NC), including direct collaboration with the Plant Manager during onsite days in Statesville.
In this position, you will…
- Work onsite with the Plant Manager
- Support plant reporting and operational tracking
- Assist with inventory, production, and manufacturing-related administrative tasks
- Support CAPEX process
- Help monitor and communicate plant KPIs and operational metrics
- Participate in plant walkthroughs and operational meetings
- Assist with month end close process
- Maintain travel program
- Prepare recurring reports using Excel, Power BI and SAP
- Assist with data validation and accuracy checks
- Support analysis of operational, inventory, and cost-related information
- Help identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities
- Assist with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks
- Help maintain and organize operational reports and documentation
- Track and follow up on finance-related operational issues.
- Support process improvement initiatives and assist with data collection and reporting efforts that support finance and business operations
- Communicate with multiple departments to support workflow and issue resolution
- Provide support for audits, reporting requests, and internal initiatives
The knowledge, skills, and abilities you will bring…
- Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or prior exposure to manufacturing, operations, or accounting environments
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP
- Experience working with data validation, financial reporting, or process improvement initiatives
- An eagerness to learn, adapt to new systems, and grow professionally within the organization
- A strong work ethic characterized by dependability, professionalism, and the willingness to take initiative on assignments
- Adaptable and comfortable interacting with multiple teams
- Analytical mindset with interest in operations and manufacturing