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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
Job Title:
Staff Accountant Location:
Lebanon, PA Status of Hire:
direct placement; permanent Reports to:
Accounting Manager Pay:
$40k-$55k
Summary:
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this position performs a variety of general accounting duties including Full cycle Accounts Receivable, cash management, inventory accounting, and general ledger activities such as preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts and serves as the backup for Accounts Payable. The role could provide support with ERP and general ledger system issues, in addition to other assigned responsibilities.
Job Duties:
Generate, review, and send accurate customer invoices daily. Reconcile customer accounts within the accounts receivable system and perform cross system reconciliations between the company's ERP platforms to ensure accuracy. Process customer payments with a high level of accuracy and promptly apply them to the correct invoices, following up on any discrepancies to maintain up to date account information. Responsible for monitoring outstanding customer accounts, initiating timely collection efforts, and ensuring payments are received in accordance with company policy. Manage and record daily cash transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations. Complete weekly cash expectation report to support the cash forecasting process. Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate reporting for GL accounts. Review and analyze accounts, verify amounts, and correct errors to maintain the accuracy of the company's financial statements. Initiate monthly inventory cycle counts and work closely with the accounting team, communicating variances and coordinating adjustments to ensure accurate inventory records. Complete monthly inventory roll forward reports and analysis. Contribute to year end cycle counting and support inventory control processes by helping ensure accurate, complete, and well documented inventory records. Set priorities and perform responsibilities according to company policies accurately and on time. Annual budget and forecasting support. Annual audit support.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting 2-4 years' experience in accounting A solid understanding of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. Specific areas of expertise such as accounts receivable, general ledger, bank statement reconciliation, and reporting are desired but not required. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP to ensure accounting standards and internal control procedures are followed to produce accurate financial statements. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and accounting or business enterprise software. Ability to work independently with great attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Well-developed problem-identification and problem-solving abilities, with a strong orientation to detail. Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve accounting-related issues. The ability to concentrate on details with occasional interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time. Ability to understand theories behind related concepts and to remember multiple tasks given to self and others over periods; ability to prioritize given shifting priorities; ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Physical Requirements:
Industrial shop setting. Dust, dirt, and metal debris from manufacturing may be encountered. Moderate levels of noise may be encountered.
•Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time
•Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to work in-person 5 days per week? (This position is not open to hybrid or remote opportunity) Ability to
Commute:
Lebanon, PA 17046 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance