Accounting Associate

Alternative HR • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

Accounting Associate A local Harrisburg area clien who i s a premier, mid-sized professional services firm with a reputation for excellence is seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounting Associate to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a professional who is a self-starter and thrives in a close-knit professional office environment and values discretion, accuracy, and career growth.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated understanding of GAAPP and a proven ability to apply general accounting principles, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and accounting software platforms
• Traits: Exceptional attention to detail, a "no task too small" attitude, and the ability to handle sensitive financial data with integrity and absolute confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounts Payable
• Vendor Management: Onboard new vendors, collect and maintain W-9’s, develop and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Vendor invoice processing: Review invoices for accuracy; schedule and issue payments via ACH or check
• Year-end 1099 reporting
• Full-Cycle Accounts Receivable
• Oversee and perform monthly client invoicing
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up with clients on past due balances
• Record incoming cash receipts
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; submit to leadership for review.
• Reconciliations: Perform bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Payroll: Support payroll processing and ensure adherence to local and federal tax requirements.
• Cash Management
• Monitor daily bank balances
• Monitor the firm’s credit usage, ensuring corporate cards are paid on time
• Cashflow Forecasting
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows within our ERP system to enhance departmental efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, 401k match, and generous PTO).
• A close-knit office culture that values teamwork and work-life balance.
• Direct mentorship from the Controller and CFO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level