Roles We Place

Accounting

Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, Director of Accounting, Chief Accounting Officer, etc.

Operational Accounting Roles

Payroll Specialists, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Inventory, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Credit/Collections Specialists, etc.

Treasury

Treasury and Cash Management, Treasury Investment, Treasury Analysts/Managers/Directors, Assistant Treasurer, Treasurer, etc.

Tax

Tax Seniors/Managers/Directors/VP’s, International Tax, State & Local SALT, M&A Tax, Federal Tax ASC 740, etc.

Audit

Staff & Senior Internal Auditors, Internal Audit Manager, Assurance, Public Accounting, IT Audit, SOX, etc.

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Strengths of an Accounting Professional

Attention to Detail:

  • Meticulously checks numbers and calculations to ensure accuracy.
  • Review financial documents thoroughly to identify discrepancies.

Analytical Skills

  • Analyzes financial data to identify trends and insights.
  • Evaluates complex financial information to support decision-making.

Organizational Skills:

  • Maintains orderly records of financial transactions and documents.
  • Effectively manages time and priorities to meet deadlines

Technical Proficiency:

  • Proficient in accounting software (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Hyperion, OneStream, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, Yardi, QuickBooks, Excel, etc.)
  • Keeps up with the latest financial technologies and tools.

Regulatory Knowledge:

  • Understand relevant laws and regulations (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
  • Stays informed about changes in tax regulations and compliance requirements.

Problem-Solving Skills:

  • Identifies issues in financial reports and proposes actionable solutions.
  • Resolves discrepancies and reconciles accounts effectively.

Communication Skills:

  • Clearly presents financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Collaborates with team members and clients to facilitate understanding.

Ethical Judgment:

  • Upholds integrity and confidentiality in all financial dealings.
  • Adheres to ethical standards in reporting and compliance.

Team Collaboration:

  • Works well within a team environment to achieve common goals.
  • Supports colleagues in achieving departmental objectives.
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Accounting Professional

An accounting professional is key in managing financial records and transactions, ensuring that a company’s finances are in order. Their duties can vary depending on the size and type of the company they work for, but the core responsibilities typically revolve around:

Processing Financial Transactions

  • Recording daily financial transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
  • Handling invoices from vendors or customers, and ensuring payments are processed in a timely manner.

Account Reconciliation

  • Balancing ledgers and reconciling bank statements.
  • Ensuring that the financial records match the actual cash flows and balances of the business.
  • Investigating discrepancies or errors in financial reports and correcting them.

Financial Reporting

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement (P&L), Cash Flow Statement, and Statement of Owners’ Equity.
  • Assisting in creating reports for management, investors, or external auditors.
  • Preparing filings for the SEC such as the Annual 10K and Quarterly 10Q statements.

Compliance and Regulatory Work

  • Ensuring that the company complies with US GAAP and the appropriate ASC guidance in the codification.
  • Filing necessary tax documents and staying up-to-date on changes in tax laws that could affect the company.
  • Supporting the internal and external audit process and being in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).

Assisting with Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Assisting senior accountants or managers with creating budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Comparing actual financial data to budgeted data to help the company control costs.

Communicating with Clients, Vendors, and Internal Teams

  • Interacting with clients or vendors to resolve discrepancies in billing or payments.
  • Collaborating with internal teams, such as procurement or HR, to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Payroll Administration

  • Ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time using appropriate software (ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, etc.)
  • Managing employee benefits, insurance, taxes, garnishments, and deductions from payroll.
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Support for Senior Accounting Staff

  • Providing administrative support to senior accountants, including preparing documentation for audits, tax filings, or reporting.
  • Handling day-to-day accounting tasks that free up time for more strategic financial planning by senior team members.

Skills and Tools Commonly Used by Accounting Professionals

  • Software Proficiency: SAP, Oracle, Sage, Hyperion, OneStream, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, Yardi, QuickBooks, Excel, etc.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in all financial records.
  • Time Management: Meeting deadlines for financial reports and transaction processing.
  • Communication: Effectively handling questions or discrepancies with other departments, clients, or vendors.
  • Basic Accounting Knowledge: Familiarity with assets, liabilities, equity, debits, credits, balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, general ledgers, and core accounting principles.

Our Vision

At Carolina PRG, we aim to shape a future for Charlotte area professionals where every career move is a meaningful step forward, built on shared values and lasting partnerships.

Our Mission is to create remarkable career moments you are inspired to share with others.

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