Staff Accountant Jobs in North Carolina
Staff Accountant jobs in North Carolina concentrate in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, with steady demand from entry-level through senior roles across one of the Southeast's most active accounting markets. The heaviest hiring is in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham, where employers like Bank of America, Duke Health, and Fidelity Investments maintain large finance and accounting operations. The most in-demand specialties are general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting and compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
The Assembly Network is seeking a full time Senior Staff Accountant to oversee day to day accounting operations and provide accurate, timely financial information to support business decisions.
Reporting to the fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this person will serve as the primary in house accounting professional, managing the accounting cycle from transaction processing through monthly close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. Working independently with regular guidance and review from the CFO, the Senior Staff Accountant will help maintain reliable financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and build the foundation for the company's continued growth.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting operations while expanding into budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and broader finance leadership over time.
Work Arrangement
This is a full time hybrid position that combines remote work with time in The Assembly Network's Durham office. The schedule is flexible.
About The Assembly Network
The Assembly Network is redefining how North Carolinians connect with the places they live. Our mission is to deliver trusted local news, compelling storytelling, and revelatory scoops that help readers understand and navigate what's happening in their neighborhood, city, and state.
We’re the largest independent news operation in North Carolina and our nationally recognized journalism reaches more than 130,000 newsletter subscribers. Our network includes teams in Cary, Durham, Fayetteville, and Greensboro, as well as a statewide team covering politics, education, business, culture, and more.
What You Will Own
- Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices and payments through Ramp, maintain accurate records, and support positive vendor relationships.
- Accounts Receivable: Prepare customer invoices, record payments, and coordinate collection follow up with the sales team.
- Monthly Close: Code and post transactions in QuickBooks Online, including payroll and Stripe activity; reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts; record accruals; and maintain supporting schedules.
- Financial Analysis: Prepare budget to actual reports, identify significant variances, and clearly explain findings to the CFO and department leaders.
- Cash Flow and Planning: Monitor cash flow and support budgeting, forecasting, and tax and audit preparation in partnership with the CFO and the company's outside CPA firm.
- Profitability Reporting: Help develop business unit profit and loss (P&L) statements and analyze profitability by product and region.
- Processes and Controls: Document accounting policies, procedures, and controls, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency as the organization grows.
What to Expect: you will be the primary in house accounting professional, so you will own your work and set your own priorities. You will meet with the CFO on at least a weekly basis and partner with our outside CPA firm on tax and audit work. Month end and quarter end bring concentrated deadlines.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or in a related field.
- Four to five years of accounting experience, including ownership of the full monthly close, accruals, reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the complete accounting cycle independently, from transaction processing through financial analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent follow through in identifying and resolving issues.
- Ability to set priorities independently, manage competing deadlines, and complete the monthly close on time.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues who are not finance professionals.
Helpful, but not required
- CPA credential or CPA eligibility.
- Experience as the sole or primary accountant at a smaller organization.
- Experience with automated accounts payable and payment platforms, such as Ramp.
- Interest in developing into a broader finance leadership role.
- If you meet most of these qualifications and are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
What Success Looks Like
We will give you the time, training, and CFO support to get there. Here is how we will measure progress together.
By 90 days
- You have learned our systems, including Ramp, QuickBooks Online, LaunchPad, Stripe, and payroll reports, and have worked through a full monthly close with the CFO.
- You own accounts payable and accounts receivable from start to finish.
- You complete the monthly close with CFO review, finished by 8th of the month with reconciliations done and supporting schedules current.
- You have delivered your first budget-to-actual report with written variance explanations.
By 6 months
- You run the monthly close independently and on schedule, with no unexplained variances.
- Budget to actual reports are delivered by the 10th of every month.
- Your first written procedures for core processes are in place, and you and the CFO have held a formal six month review.
By 12 months
- Accounting policies, procedures, and controls are documented and in use across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the close.
- The outside CPA firm receives organized, complete support for tax and audit preparation, with minimal follow up requests.
- Business unit profitability reporting is helping leaders make decisions.
- You and the CFO have held a formal twelve month review and agreed on your readiness to begin the growth path responsibilities below.
Your Growth Path
This role is designed to grow with the right candidate. Initially, the focus will be on establishing consistent, accurate accounting operations and mastering the monthly close. As these responsibilities are performed reliably, the role will expand to include:
- Preparing monthly financial statements and variance commentary.
- Preparing the monthly Board and Finance Committee reporting package.
- Developing and maintaining the annual budget and cash flow forecast.
Progression will be based on demonstrated performance, readiness to take on broader responsibilities, and achievement of defined milestones. The anticipated path is promotion to Finance & Accounting Manager, generally within two to three years, as business needs and readiness align.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care, parental leave, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. You will be eligible for 20 days of paid time off, plus federal holidays, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Assembly Network is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Assembly Network participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
How To Apply
To apply, we invite candidates to submit answers to the following questions:
- Do you have at least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience, including owning the month-end close (accruals, reconciliations, journal entries) for one or more entities?
- Do you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in another field plus at least 24 semester hours of accounting coursework?
- Have you independently prepared monthly financial statements or a management reporting package (P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules) that went to an owner, executive team, or board?
- Are you able to work on-site in Durham, NC at least 1 day per week?
Submit answers, a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@theassemblync.com. We will review applications on a rolling basis beginning Monday, November 9.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience, including owning the month-end close (accruals, reconciliations, journal entries) for one or more entities?
- Do you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in another field plus at least 24 semester hours of accounting coursework?
- Have you independently prepared monthly financial statements or a management reporting package (P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules) that went to an owner, executive team, or board?
- Are you able to work on-site in Durham, NC at least 1 day per week?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27701
Position Summary
The Assembly Network is seeking a full time Senior Staff Accountant to oversee day to day accounting operations and provide accurate, timely financial information to support business decisions.
Reporting to the fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this person will serve as the primary in house accounting professional, managing the accounting cycle from transaction processing through monthly close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. Working independently with regular guidance and review from the CFO, the Senior Staff Accountant will help maintain reliable financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and build the foundation for the company's continued growth.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting operations while expanding into budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and broader finance leadership over time.
Work Arrangement
This is a full time hybrid position that combines remote work with time in The Assembly Network's Durham office. The schedule is flexible.
About The Assembly Network
The Assembly Network is redefining how North Carolinians connect with the places they live. Our mission is to deliver trusted local news, compelling storytelling, and revelatory scoops that help readers understand and navigate what's happening in their neighborhood, city, and state.
We’re the largest independent news operation in North Carolina and our nationally recognized journalism reaches more than 130,000 newsletter subscribers. Our network includes teams in Cary, Durham, Fayetteville, and Greensboro, as well as a statewide team covering politics, education, business, culture, and more.
What You Will Own
- Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices and payments through Ramp, maintain accurate records, and support positive vendor relationships.
- Accounts Receivable: Prepare customer invoices, record payments, and coordinate collection follow up with the sales team.
- Monthly Close: Code and post transactions in QuickBooks Online, including payroll and Stripe activity; reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts; record accruals; and maintain supporting schedules.
- Financial Analysis: Prepare budget to actual reports, identify significant variances, and clearly explain findings to the CFO and department leaders.
- Cash Flow and Planning: Monitor cash flow and support budgeting, forecasting, and tax and audit preparation in partnership with the CFO and the company's outside CPA firm.
- Profitability Reporting: Help develop business unit profit and loss (P&L) statements and analyze profitability by product and region.
- Processes and Controls: Document accounting policies, procedures, and controls, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency as the organization grows.
What to Expect: you will be the primary in house accounting professional, so you will own your work and set your own priorities. You will meet with the CFO on at least a weekly basis and partner with our outside CPA firm on tax and audit work. Month end and quarter end bring concentrated deadlines.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or in a related field.
- Four to five years of accounting experience, including ownership of the full monthly close, accruals, reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the complete accounting cycle independently, from transaction processing through financial analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent follow through in identifying and resolving issues.
- Ability to set priorities independently, manage competing deadlines, and complete the monthly close on time.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues who are not finance professionals.
Helpful, but not required
- CPA credential or CPA eligibility.
- Experience as the sole or primary accountant at a smaller organization.
- Experience with automated accounts payable and payment platforms, such as Ramp.
- Interest in developing into a broader finance leadership role.
- If you meet most of these qualifications and are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
What Success Looks Like
We will give you the time, training, and CFO support to get there. Here is how we will measure progress together.
By 90 days
- You have learned our systems, including Ramp, QuickBooks Online, LaunchPad, Stripe, and payroll reports, and have worked through a full monthly close with the CFO.
- You own accounts payable and accounts receivable from start to finish.
- You complete the monthly close with CFO review, finished by 8th of the month with reconciliations done and supporting schedules current.
- You have delivered your first budget-to-actual report with written variance explanations.
By 6 months
- You run the monthly close independently and on schedule, with no unexplained variances.
- Budget to actual reports are delivered by the 10th of every month.
- Your first written procedures for core processes are in place, and you and the CFO have held a formal six month review.
By 12 months
- Accounting policies, procedures, and controls are documented and in use across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the close.
- The outside CPA firm receives organized, complete support for tax and audit preparation, with minimal follow up requests.
- Business unit profitability reporting is helping leaders make decisions.
- You and the CFO have held a formal twelve month review and agreed on your readiness to begin the growth path responsibilities below.
Your Growth Path
This role is designed to grow with the right candidate. Initially, the focus will be on establishing consistent, accurate accounting operations and mastering the monthly close. As these responsibilities are performed reliably, the role will expand to include:
- Preparing monthly financial statements and variance commentary.
- Preparing the monthly Board and Finance Committee reporting package.
- Developing and maintaining the annual budget and cash flow forecast.
Progression will be based on demonstrated performance, readiness to take on broader responsibilities, and achievement of defined milestones. The anticipated path is promotion to Finance & Accounting Manager, generally within two to three years, as business needs and readiness align.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care, parental leave, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. You will be eligible for 20 days of paid time off, plus federal holidays, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Assembly Network is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Assembly Network participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
How To Apply
To apply, we invite candidates to submit answers to the following questions:
- Do you have at least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience, including owning the month-end close (accruals, reconciliations, journal entries) for one or more entities?
- Do you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in another field plus at least 24 semester hours of accounting coursework?
- Have you independently prepared monthly financial statements or a management reporting package (P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules) that went to an owner, executive team, or board?
- Are you able to work on-site in Durham, NC at least 1 day per week?
Submit answers, a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@theassemblync.com. We will review applications on a rolling basis beginning Monday, November 9.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience, including owning the month-end close (accruals, reconciliations, journal entries) for one or more entities?
- Do you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in another field plus at least 24 semester hours of accounting coursework?
- Have you independently prepared monthly financial statements or a management reporting package (P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules) that went to an owner, executive team, or board?
- Are you able to work on-site in Durham, NC at least 1 day per week?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27701
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- Distribution & Wholesale
- News & Publishing
- Accounting & Auditing
- Media & Entertainment
- Technology & Software
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff accountant jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Working knowledge of GAAP and standard financial reporting principles
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
- One to three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling formulas
- CPA candidacy or progress toward the CPA exam viewed favorably by employers
Staff Accountant Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff accountant in North Carolina?
Most staff accountant roles in North Carolina require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. While a CPA license is not required at the staff level, many North Carolina employers expect candidates to be pursuing the CPA credential administered by the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners. Completing the required credit hours and exam sections while working in an entry role is a common path at firms and corporate accounting departments throughout the state.
Which companies hire staff accountants in North Carolina?
Companies currently hiring staff accountants in North Carolina include LS Tractor USA, RSM, and CAP3, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's mix of major bank headquarters in Charlotte, large health systems in the Triangle, and manufacturing and logistics operations across the Piedmont means staff accountant openings appear across a wide range of industries statewide.
Which North Carolina cities have the most staff accountant jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham consistently post the most staff accountant openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because it is home to major bank and financial services headquarters, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from a dense concentration of technology firms, research institutions, and health systems in the Research Triangle that each maintain significant internal accounting functions.
Are there remote staff accountant jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 58% of staff accountant openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well general ledger, reporting, and reconciliation work translates to remote environments. Month-end close support and accounts payable processing are the staff accountant functions most frequently offered on a fully remote basis by North Carolina employers.
How can I get hired as a staff accountant in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an accounting internship or associate accountant role that converts to full-time, a track that large North Carolina employers like Wells Fargo, Duke Health, and Highwoods Properties run through new-graduate hiring programs. Community college accounting certificates from institutions like Wake Technical Community College can also bridge the gap for career changers. Completing the first sections of the CPA exam gives candidates a competitive edge over other applicants at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to staff accountant jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to staff accountant jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and other North Carolina markets. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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