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

BDO USA, P.C. • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $30 - $60 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting, finance, or IT/ERP support functions. The Staff Accountant will support clients in various capacities, including staff accountant, accounting support, project support, or other assigned functions based on engagement needs. They will support multiple client contacts at one time and assist with tracking requests, deliverables, and follow-up items. The role involves preparing routine and ad hoc accounting reports, schedules, and reconciliations for client use, and participating in special projects and providing general support on client accounting and operational initiatives. The Staff Accountant will support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and other close-related activities. They will also assist with due diligence and audit or transaction-related requests by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial information, and support financial reporting activities, including preparation of SEC reporting schedules and related documentation. Additionally, the role involves assisting with researching accounting issues and supporting implementation of new accounting guidance, including ASC 606 and ASC 842, and providing IT/ERP support, including system testing, data validation, report generation, troubleshooting user issues, and support for system implementations or enhancements. Other duties as required.

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

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

Benefits

• ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• Total Rewards benefits offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED