Position Summary
The Accounting and Human Resources Coordinator supports both financial and people operations within our North Carolina-based leather duty gear manufacturing facility. This role ensures accurate financial recordkeeping, facilitates payroll and benefits administration, and promotes a positive work environment by maintaining compliance and supporting daily HR functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a small business setting where teamwork, accountability, and attention to detail are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting
- Prepare and distribute daily financial reports, including the Cash Tracking Report, Bank Reconciliation Report, and Backlog Report, to the Accounting Manager and leadership team.
- Forecast cash flow using sales, inventory, and payment data to help guide purchasing and production decisions.
- Generate the weekly Top 5 Collections Report to monitor key receivables and drive collection efforts with customers.
- Create and manage vendor Payment Selection Reports; recommend payments and coordinate approvals with the Accounting Manager and President.
- Accurately post all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions into the accounting system.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices, statements, and credit memos aligned with order fulfillment and contract terms.
- Reconcile credit card transactions, record receipts, and maintain transaction data for accurate reporting.
- Contact customers with outstanding balances to arrange payment and manage the credit hold process diplomatically and effectively.
- Support month-end closing activities including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and reporting.
- Maintain detailed, audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions.
Human Resources
- Review, edit, and approve hourly and salaried employee timesheets within UKG’s Workforce Management system.
- Track attendance points, verify timekeeping data, and ensure compliance with internal policies.
- Manage and process employee leave, including FMLA, Short-Term Disability, and other Leave of Absence requests.
- Administer benefit payments for employees on leave and coordinate with vendors to ensure accuracy.
- Conduct onboarding for new hires, including I-9 verification, policy orientation, and proper recordkeeping.
- Serve as the primary contact for Workers’ Compensation claims, employee relations matters, and day-to-day HR inquiries.
- Ensure personnel records are up-to-date and that the company remains compliant with state and federal labor laws.
- Collaborate with supervisors to support company culture, promote employee safety, and strengthen retention efforts.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 2–4 years of experience in accounting or HR, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting procedures, payroll, and HR compliance.
- Proficiency with accounting systems (such as QuickBooks or similar) and HRIS tools; UKG experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude.
- Must maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling financial and employee information.