Accountant/Sr. Accountant

Penn Terminals LLC•Eddystone, PA

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About The Position

Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries and month end accruals Prepares & file sales and use tax returns Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly Analyze monthly financial results and explain variances to budget and forecast Review monthly P&L and ensure accuracy Assist with financial and tax audits Assist with the month-end closing process adhering to strict deadlines Provide back-up and support to the Finance Team Takes the initiative and seeks process improvement opportunities within assigned responsibilities Completes other duties as assigned to meet accounting department responsibilities Requirements 5 or more years of recent Corporate Accounting experience CPA or progress toward CPA preferred Experience in Sage Intacct a plus Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, with advanced level of Excel skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Solid written and verbal communication skills Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ø Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information. Ø Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Ø Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Ø Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives. Ø Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Ø Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Ø Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Ø Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Ø Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Ø Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Ø Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Ø Judgment—the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions. Ø Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Ø Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT: Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with team members, managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors to the point that productivity and morale are positively affected. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: This work is performed in a moderately noisy environment. EEO STATEMENT: Penn Terminals LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state, or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or membership in any other legally protected class. None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation; illegal preferences or discrimination based up non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

Requirements

5 or more years of recent Corporate Accounting experience
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, with advanced level of Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
Experience in Sage Intacct a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries and month end accruals
Prepares & file sales and use tax returns
Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
Analyze monthly financial results and explain variances to budget and forecast
Review monthly P&L and ensure accuracy
Assist with financial and tax audits
Assist with the month-end closing process adhering to strict deadlines
Provide back-up and support to the Finance Team
Takes the initiative and seeks process improvement opportunities within assigned responsibilities
Completes other duties as assigned to meet accounting department responsibilities