Client Accountant

As a Full-time Accountant in Charlotte, NC, where you'll be part of the largest forest consulting firm in the U.S. AFM values hard work, attention to detail, and a positive company culture. If you're local to Charlotte and possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2-3 years of experience, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, we want you on our team.


More about who we are
American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is the largest forest consulting firm in the United States.  AFM currently manages approximately 5.6 million acres of privately owned timberland and has sold over $5.4 billion in real estate transactions under AFM Real Estate, a subsidiary of AFM. With 300+ employees operating from 52 offices located in 20 states, Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs.

AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services including land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition services, forest inventory and design, growth and yield modeling, cash flow projections, environmental services, appraisal, forest resource data management and harvest scheduling.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Position will be responsible for multiple client’s accounting functions to include, but not limited to:

• Perform day-to-day AP and AR accounting functions
• Month End Bank Account Reconciliation and Journal Entries
• Year-end tax return preparation including 1099 processing.
• Provide a high level of customer service to assigned clients and all participants by creating a positive relationship with both parties.
• Special projects and other requests as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance or a combination of education and relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Suite products
• Knowledge of FPA, LIMS, Unanet, Yardi, and timber/delivered sales accounting is a plus but not required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required
• Soft Skills: Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Time Management, Collaboration, Client Services Orientated.

Work Environment
Join our team and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth. At American Forest Management, we foster a culture of teamwork and open communication, where every team member’s contribution is recognized and valued.


Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation schedule
• Healthcare and disability plan
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Eligible for annual bonus plan

Join our team and be a crucial part of managing multiple clients accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and top-notch customer service in a dynamic and rewarding environment.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.