Staff Accountant in Newton, North Carolina at Sarstedt, Inc.

What We Do

At SARSTEDT, we develop, manufacture, and distribute high-quality devices and consumables for medicine and scientific applications.

Step into a manufacturing role that stands apart from the rest. At SARSTEDT, you’ll work in one of the cleanest, most advanced, state-of-the-art environments in the area, with climate-controlled facilities, and a strong focus on precision and quality.

If you’re looking for competitive pay and benefits, real stability, and a clean, comfortable work environment year-round, you’ll find it here!

For over 65 years, SARSTEDT has built its reputation on long-term thinking, avoiding major layoffs, investing in our people, and growing talent through cross-training and continuous development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while many companies faced layoffs, SARSTEDT cross-trained employees to keep our people working.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a place to build a secure career, grow your skills, and be part of a team that truly values its people.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Staff Accountant, you will provide comprehensive accounting and financial support to the Controller and Accounting team, with primary responsibility for managing the accounting, financial reporting, and administrative financial activities of the Canadian affiliate. You will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and company policies and procedures. Through your expertise and attention to detail, you will help support strong financial controls, operational effectiveness, and the overall financial health of the business.

• Maintains and analyzes the Canadian affiliate's general ledger and accounting records, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Prepares and records journal entries, accruals, account adjustments, and other transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Provides periodic financial reporting to the Controller and other designated members of management, including explanations of significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Assists with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial planning for the Canadian affiliate.
• Monitors and enters Vendor’s invoices making sure payments are made timely and within Vendor’s terms.
• Process Customer’s payments by allocating payments to the correct invoice. Process customer’s Credit Card payments.
• Reviews Customer’s accounts for unpaid invoices. Sends Dunning letters and resolves past due invoices. Works with Customer Service to correct billing errors.
• Recommends improvements to accounting procedures, financial controls, and reporting processes.
• Prepares reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.

• Maintains appropriate documentation and records to support tax filings, financial statements, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Assists with responding to inquiries from Canadian tax authorities and other

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with 2–4 years of related accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

• Fluency in both English and French is required, with strong professional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with French-speaking employees, vendors, customers, professional service providers, and government agencies.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond professionally to inquiries and resolve concerns involving customers, affiliates, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other business partners.

• Confidence in presenting and applying mathematical oncepts such as probability, statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to real-world business and accounting scenarios.

• Knowledge of the Canadian tax structure is an asset but not required.

• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional accounting environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and evaluate information, establish facts, identify solutions, and draw sound conclusions.

• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions, mathematical information, and diagrams, while effectively navigating both abstract concepts and practical business scenarios.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring attention to detail, including close visual focus and the ability to adjust focus as needed.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• This job requires up to 25% local travel, travel to Canada, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

How We Reward You

• Compensation: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and overall fit for the position. The final compensation package will be determined in accordance with the organization’s compensation structure and applicable policies.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off for you to recharge
• Paid Holidays: Nine (9) company paid holidays
• Flexible Time Off: Two (2) additional floating paid floating holidays
• Wellness PTO: Two (2) hours of PTO for annual preventative care, including physical, or vaccinations
• Health: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options
• Wellness: Complimentary screenings and wellness assessments
• Fitness: Discounted YMCA/gym memberships, fitness classes, and wellness challenges
• Mental Health: Confidential support resources for life and well-being
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Leave Benefits: Paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts through select SARSTEDT partners

About Us

Founded in 1961 by Walter Sarstedt as a one person operation in Nümbrecht, Germany, SARSTEDT has grown into a leading global provider of laboratory and medcial technology solutions, employing over 3,000 people across 13 production sites spanning Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Headquartered in Germany, SARSTEDT's U.S. operations are based in Newton, NC.

As a family-owned company, the SARSTEDT family remains actively involved in leadership, driving innovation while staying grounded in our core values of partnership, quality, and long term commitment to our employees, customers, and suppliers.

Commitment to Quality

With approximately 90% of our products manufactured in our own facilities, we maintain full control from concept to delivery. Our integrated approach ensures consistent quality, proven supply reliability, and exceptional product support, while proudly delivering excellence “Made in Germany” and “Made in the U.S.A.”

To Learn More

Explore our Company Overview, History, the SARSTEDT Product Portfolio, and see how our values of Healthcare, Relationships, Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainability, guide everything we do. For more, check out: SARSTEDT US (3-min).

Equal Employment Opportunity

SARSTEDT is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that inclusion creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.