Accounting Analyst

Blair Image Elements • Altoona, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Blair Image Elements is seeking a full-time, in-office Accounting Analyst to join its Accounting Department. The role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate credit card administration, and other accounting functions, helping maintain accurate financial records and efficient accounting processes. Blair Image Elements provides signage and branding solutions to regional, national, and international clients across diverse markets and industries.

Requirements

• Practical accounting experience, preferably involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, or account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy while managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify solutions, and communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, including general ledger coding, purchase order matching, and verification that goods and services were received.
• Investigate and resolve pricing, quantity, receiving, and billing discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve outstanding balances, and prepare weekly check runs and approved payment requests.
• Review outstanding purchase orders and uninvoiced receipts to help ensure accurate accounting records.
• Assist with vendor account maintenance, annual 1099 reporting, and tax exemption certificates.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and credit memos, monitor accounts receivable aging, and follow up on past-due balances.
• Work with customers, vendors, and internal departments to resolve payment discrepancies, disputed invoices, and collection issues.
• Support the corporate credit card program through transaction reconciliation, expense coding, documentation verification, and cardholder account maintenance.
• Prepare and reconcile WEX and other related expense reports.
• Prepare account reconciliations, accounting schedules, and departmental reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Provide cross-departmental accounting support and assist with special projects and other assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription medicine insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option.
• Retirement Plan.
• Free life insurance for all employees, with the opportunity to add additional coverage at group rates.
• Paid time off, with up to five weeks of vacation annually depending on length of service.
• Gainsharing Program with quarterly bonuses based on company performance and tenure.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Anniversary bonuses.
• Pay on Demand option through a payroll app.
• Loan Program through a local Credit Union.
• Free Company Logo Merchandise annually.
• Company-funded protective footwear program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Annual employee picnic and holiday party.
• Blair Scholarship to help further education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed