Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•Harrisburg, PA

3d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, including preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and completing account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process. This role also contributes to fixed asset, inventory, payroll, and tax activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. The position offers broad exposure across key accounting functions, direct visibility to leadership, and the opportunity to participate in an ERP implementation and long-term career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting for permanent positions (Accounting only; not Business or Economics).
Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles.
Experience maintaining the general ledger, including posting and reviewing entries.
Proficiency in preparing journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
Exposure to financial statements and financial reporting processes.
Experience working within an ERP system.
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other lookup functions.
Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies, variances, or trends.
Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-financial teams.
Proven ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with payroll support, including posting and reconciling payroll-related entries.
Experience with fixed asset accounting, including tracking and depreciation.
Experience with inventory accounting and related reconciliations.
Experience with ERP systems, with Oracle Fusion preferred.
Exposure to rebates and revenue adjustment accounting.
Financial reporting and financial statement preparation experience.
Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
Interest in participating in an ERP implementation and system enhancement initiatives.
Desire for long-term growth and development within an accounting function.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, to support the month-end close process.
Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and updating transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles.
Perform detailed account reconciliations, with a focus on balance sheet accounts, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Support the month-end close process by coordinating tasks, validating data, and meeting established deadlines.
Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and financial reports to provide accurate information for internal and external stakeholders.
Support fixed asset accounting, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation as needed.
Assist with inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations and analysis of inventory-related balances.
Provide support for payroll-related accounting, including posting payroll entries and reconciling payroll accounts when required.
Contribute to tax-related filings and compliance activities by providing accurate financial data and documentation.
Work within an ERP system to enter, review, and analyze financial data, and support ongoing system improvements.
Utilize Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions, to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and prepare supporting schedules.
Identify variances, trends, and anomalies in financial data and communicate findings to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Support rebate and revenue adjustment accounting by preparing and reviewing related entries and reconciliations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and non-financial stakeholders to explain accounting concepts and provide financial insights.
Participate in process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommending practical solutions.
Assist with the implementation and go-live activities of the ERP system, including Oracle Fusion, by testing processes, validating data, and providing feedback.
Maintain organized documentation and support files for audits, reviews, and internal control purposes.
Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
Work both independently and as part of a team to support overall accounting and finance objectives.