Interim to Hire Staff Accountant (Hybrid in Harrisburg, PA)

BDO USA•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting, finance, or IT/ERP support functions. The position involves supporting multiple client contacts, preparing accounting reports, participating in special projects, and assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Additionally, the role may involve supporting due diligence, financial reporting, researching accounting issues, and providing IT/ERP support.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
One (1) or more years of experience, required
Experience working with public, private, or private equity companies, required
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, required
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, Epicor or SAP, required
Technical skills commensurate with level of experience
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism even under pressure
Team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help
Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively
Strong interpersonal and oral and written communications skills with ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers’ and internal organization
Continually strive to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set
Ability to travel minimum of 50%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Professional services industry experience, preferred
CPA, preferred
Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred

Responsibilities

Supports clients in various capacities, including staff accountant, accounting support, project support, or other assigned functions based on engagement needs
Supports multiple client contacts at one time and assist with tracking requests, deliverables, and follow-up items
Prepares routine and ad hoc accounting reports, schedules, and reconciliations for client use
Participates in special projects and provides general support on client accounting and operational initiatives
Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and other close-related activities
Assists with due diligence and audit or transaction-related requests by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial information
Supports financial reporting activities, including preparation of SEC reporting schedules and related documentation
Assists with researching accounting issues and supporting implementation of new accounting guidance, including ASC 606 and ASC 842
Provides IT/ERP support, including system testing, data validation, report generation, troubleshooting user issues, and support for system implementations or enhancements
Other duties as required