What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare?
Staff Accountant
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hybrid)
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in keeping our financial operations smooth, accurate, and compliant. Your day-to-day will include:
- Processing bi-weekly payroll with precision, including shift differentials and supplemental codes
- Responding to internal and external inquiries related to payroll and finance
- Keeping our finances running smoothly by preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements
- Posting journal entries and keeping our general ledger in top shape
- Reconciling accounts and reviewing reports to make sure everything adds up
- Importing and exporting data between systems—and making sure it’s clean, accurate, and compliant
- Partnering with our Controller to maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Supporting the day-to-day accounting functions like journal entries, cash receipting, and financial reporting
- Pitching in during audits and helping prepare the right documents at the right time
- Taking part in treasury tasks, including positive pay.
- Collaborating across teams and departments to make sure our numbers tell the full story
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration—or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3 years in an accounting role where you handled payroll, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Strong skills in Excel and familiarity with accounting software
- A solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices
- Someone who’s organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
- A collaborative mindset—you enjoy working with others and communicating clearly
- Someone who’s committed to accuracy and values the mission behind the numbers
