Accountant

RKL LLP • Lancaster, PA

7d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant addresses financial and accounting functions for reconciliation, reporting and other operational purposes. They review and compare monthly bank statements to the general ledger; identify and reconcile differences and record all interest earnings. The Accountant is a key player in payroll and general accounting duties for Firm reporting and compliance purposes.

Requirements

• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
• Strong organization skills with a drive for efficiency and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2+ years’ general accounting and payroll experience in a corporate setting required
• Excellent analytical skills required with demonstrated experience in data collection and problem-resolution
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Technologically-savvy with prior experience working in an ERP or Payroll system required
• Proven ability as a detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize, summarize and analyze data
• Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze financial transactions, investments, expenditures, bank account reconciliation, accounts receivables/payables, payroll and other operations
• Review and compare monthly bank statements to the general ledger, identify and reconcile differences and record all interest earnings
• Prepare year-end schedules and compile supporting documentation for the annual audit and participate in other internal audit functions
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems
• Ensure confidentiality regarding employees, clients, and vendors disclosed only to those authorized by corporate officials and as approved in writing by the CFO
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations while assisting with monthly close processes
• Meet processing and reporting deadlines
• Respond to information requests, financial statement reviews and performance projections in a timely manner
• Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and projections
• Other duties as assigned
• Take initiative to be a team lead (proactively seek opportunities to help others)
• Treat everyone with respect
• Develop loyalty and trust within the team
• Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
• Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions
• Possesses an understanding of RKL’s business (service lines, competitors) and client service capabilities and the impact of technology upon the firm’s growth and success

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses
• short-term/long-term disability
• competitive paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• profit-sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree