Staff Accountant

Colony Tire Corporation’s Corporate Office, located in Edenton, North Carolina, is currently seeking a full-time Staff Accountant! As a proud Employee-Owned Company, Colony Tire offers you the opportunity to be part of something bigger — where your contributions directly impact the success and growth of the business.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Company-Paid Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.

Summary:

Colony Tire Corporation is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting Team. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial postings to the general ledger and the timely preparation of financial reports.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller and CFO, assisting with daily accounting functions and contributing to projects that enhance departmental efficiency.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook), and strong 10-key skills.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (this is not a remote position.)

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide accurate accounting support to senior accountants by completing key departmental responsibilities.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Record customer payments (cash, checks, credit cards) and maintain records of invoices, debits, and credits.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the integrity of financial information.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Contribute to departmental goals and organizational success through timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Meet internal deadlines, perform general ledger analysis, and collaborate on special projects as needed.
• Develop and improve accounting and financial processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Proficiency in 10 Key Calculator.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior internship or work experience in accounting preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Styles:

• Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, as well as fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude, even in very difficult situations.
• Independence- Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Integrity- Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, working ethically and upholding organizational values.
• Stress Tolerance- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance & disability
• Retirement savings plan + Company Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become an employee-owner and share in the success you help create

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EOE: Minorities/women/protected veterans/individuals with disabilities

EEO Policy Statement

Colony Tire Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Colony Tire Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Colony Tire Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colony Tire’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

View the EEO is The Law Poster.

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pd