Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Company: IFAB Corp Department: Accounting & Finance Reports To: Controller / Accounting Manager Location: Gastonia, NC Employment Type: Full-Time (Exempt) About IFAB Corp At IFAB Corp, we deliver high-quality custom metal fabrication, precise assembly, and advanced coating operations. We take pride in maintaining operational excellence, and our accounting team plays a vital role in keeping our business financially sound and accurate.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day general ledger operations, drive accurate financial reconciliations, and support our month-end close process. Operating out of our Gastonia facility, you will serve as a key financial liaison between corporate accounting and plant operations using Sage 500 ERP.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post standard, adjusting, and recurring journal entries in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Generate trial balances, P&L statements, balance sheets, and ad-hoc operational reports using Sage 500 ERP. Month-End & Year-End Close: Execute close procedures, including prepaids, accruals, fixed asset schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure complete data integrity.

Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee coding accuracy, vendor payment schedules, customer invoicing, cash receipts processing, and collection support. Inventory & Cost Accounting Support: Reconcile inventory-related GL accounts, track variances, and partner with plant managers on physical inventory counts and stock adjustments.

Treasury & Banking: Complete monthly bank reconciliations and track cash flow schedules. Tax Compliance & Audit Support: Compile data for sales/use tax and property tax filings. Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external auditors. Master Data & Process Improvement: Maintain ERP master data (GL accounts, vendor, and customer files) under strict internal controls.

Proactively identify ways to leverage Sage 500 functionality to optimize financial operations.

Qualifications

& Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required. Experience: 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience. Prior experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial plant environment is strongly preferred. ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Sage 500 ERP (or similar mid-market ERPs such as Sage 100/300, Epicor, Infor, or Net.

Suite). Technical Skills: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, and cost accounting basics. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, data formatting). Soft Skills: Clear communication skills with the ability to bridge finance and plant operations, sharp attention to detail, and proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions & Expectations On-site office environment within a manufacturing plant setting, requiring regular collaboration with production, purchasing, and supply chain teams. Standard full-time schedule, with occasional extended hours during month-end or year-end close cycles.