Staff Accountant

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC•Philadelphia, PA

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Accounting Senior Manager, this position will assist with the month end close and financial reporting functions.

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.