Staff Accountant

Bridgeway • Coraopolis, PA

27d

About The Position

The accountant is a skilled, knowledge-driven role with accounting experience and strong communication and analytical skills. The accountant will work closely with the Assistant Controller and other staff members to achieve business objectives through record-keeping and compliance activities, working within the broader accounting team to focus on timely and accurate reporting of financial results to executives, investors, and lenders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting or finance-related discipline.
• 1-3 years of progressive work experience, showing evidence of growth in responsibilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound fundamental knowledge of GAAP and general finance and budgeting principles
• Proficient in MS Office products with strong Excel skills
• Ability to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks/projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional personal organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting performing assurance/audit services, or in corporate internal audit function.
• Working knowledge of revenue recognition standards ASC 606 and lease accounting compliance under ASC 842.
• Direct experience working with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Jet Reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis to support external financial statement audit and tax preparation.
• Perform accounting functions including, but not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliation, and month-end close.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Assist in responding to auditor requests.
• Prepare filing and payment of state corporate income taxes, sales & use tax, property tax, and other operating taxes.
• Organize and maintain various elements of company accounting for insurance programs: summary/analysis of premium accruals and audit exposures, monthly loss run reviews and determination of appropriate deductibles accruals.
• Develop understanding of various company insurance surcharge programs in effect and coordinate internal tracking and reporting of these programs to company executives.
• Assist in company efforts to transition revenue recognition procedures under ASC 606 and lease accounting procedures under ASC 842. Perform other ad-hoc projects related to technical accounting developments as needed at the request of the Assistant Controller.
• Participate in due diligence and integration work on acquisitions.

What This Job Offers

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