Staff Accountant

EECOE•West Chester, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting and financial reporting function by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end close process. This role is responsible for assigned general ledger areas, including fixed assets, prepaids, cash reconciliations, and accruals, to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience participating in full-cycle month-end close
Experience with fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience working with ERP systems
Strong understanding of GAAP principles
Satisfactory completion of additional background screening.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation analysis)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
Ability to follow established procedures and internal controls

Responsibilities

Prepare routine and adjusting journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Assist with monthly, quarterly and year end close
Ensure proper capitalization of fixed assets and track depreciation
Assist with internal and external audits
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies
Prepare daily bank reconciliations and cash activity; identify and escalate reconciling items.
Maintain the fixed asset subledger, record asset activity, calculate depreciation, and prepare reconciliations
Record prepaid expenses, maintain amortization schedules, and prepare monthly prepaid reconciliations
Prepare AP check reconciliations and track outstanding, voided, and reissued checks
Prepare routine accrual journal entries and supporting schedules as part of the month-end close