Staff Accountant

Janney•Philadelphia, PA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Accounting Senior Manager, this position will assist with the month end close and financial reporting functions. Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal entries across a broad range of balance sheet and income statement accounts. Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts. Maintain the fixed assets and depreciation schedules. Prepare, review, and file certain business tax returns, including personal property tax, business privilege tax and sales and use tax, ensuring accuracy and compliance Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on accounts such as prepaid expenses and accruals. Perform financial statement line item variance analysis Lend support with firm forecasting activities and monitor plan versus actual results. Responsible for the preparation, analysis, and oversight of profit and loss statements for assigned regions and business units, including responding to management inquiries and providing variance explanations. Support various aspects of internal and external audits, including managing audit requests. What you have: 2-4 years accounting work experience Bachelor degree in Accounting or Business with an emphasis in Accounting High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Detail oriented, efficient, organized and deadline-focused. Strong understanding of corporate accounting. Critical thinking skills This role will be hybrid, the individual will work approximately three days per week in-office in Philadelphia, PA. Why work for us? Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Parental Leave, employee ownership, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further. Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. Fostering a positive workplace experience remains a top priority. We have earned the Great Place to Work® certification, which recognizes employers that create an outstanding employee experience. Based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Janney, this prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to our people and culture. People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.

Requirements

2-4 years accounting work experience
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Business with an emphasis in Accounting
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Detail oriented, efficient, organized and deadline-focused.
Strong understanding of corporate accounting.
Critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries across a broad range of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
Maintain the fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
Prepare, review, and file certain business tax returns, including personal property tax, business privilege tax and sales and use tax, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on accounts such as prepaid expenses and accruals.
Perform financial statement line item variance analysis
Lend support with firm forecasting activities and monitor plan versus actual results.
Responsible for the preparation, analysis, and oversight of profit and loss statements for assigned regions and business units, including responding to management inquiries and providing variance explanations.
Support various aspects of internal and external audits, including managing audit requests.