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Robert Half
Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a small team in Pennsylvania. This position is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities, support accurate reporting, and contribute to the day-to-day stability of the organization's accounting function. The ideal candidate brings solid hands-on experience across transactional accounting and month-end processes, along with the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Prepare journal entries, support month-end close activities, and assist with the production of timely financial statements.
- Oversee accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, and payment coordination.
- Manage accounts receivable tasks by tracking incoming payments, monitoring balances, and following up on outstanding items.
- Perform account reconciliations regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
- Support corporate tax and sales tax activities by organizing data, preparing documentation, and assisting with filings.
- Help strengthen accounting operations by improving accuracy, consistency, and overall workflow effectiveness.
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant, senior accountant, or similar role.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting month-end close processes.
- Practical experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a small office setting with a high level of ownership and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities accurately and on time.