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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
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting documentation, and prepare items for accurate entry and payment processing.
- Assign appropriate general ledger coding and ensure expenses are recorded in alignment with accounting guidelines.
- Process vendor payments through approved methods, including ACH and other electronic payment workflows, while meeting scheduled deadlines.
- Reconcile accounts payable activity, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain complete and organized financial records.
- Use accounting platforms and ERP tools to enter transactions, monitor payment status, and support reporting needs.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve invoice questions, payment issues, and account variances.
- Assist with accrual-related tasks, audit support, and period-end activities to promote accurate financial reporting.
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and support updates to accounts payable procedures or systems when needed.
- Demonstrated experience in accounts payable and core accounting operations within a detail-focused finance environment.
- Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and accrual-based accounting practices.
- Proficiency with accounting software, ERP platforms, and automated payable systems.
- Experience using tools such as Concur, ADP financial applications, or similar business systems.
- Familiarity with ACH transactions, vendor payment processing, and payable invoice controls.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and support audit-related activities.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through when managing multiple deadlines and transactions.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance