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Sr. Staff Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Kennett Square, PAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kennett Square, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Sr. Staff Accountant. The manufacturer in Chester County seeks a Sr. Staff Accountant with proven month‑end close abilities and financial reporting expertise, who will maintain the general ledger, perform balance‑sheet and expense analysis, and support accounting functions to ensure accurate revenue generation.

Key focus areas include Prepare and review journal entries and support month‑end and year‑end close processes in accordance with GAAP., Prepare and maintain complex general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner., and Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related analyses..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Accounting Or Finance, 2+ Years Accounting Experience, and Public Accounting Experience. Important skills include Month-End Close Abilities, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Maintenance, Balance Sheet Analysis, Expense Analysis, and Reconciliation. Preferred (not required): Month-End Close, Budgeting/Forecasting, Problem Solving, and Time Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Month-End Close AbilitiesFinancial ReportingGeneral Ledger MaintenanceBalance Sheet AnalysisExpense AnalysisReconciliationSupporting Schedules PreparationFixed Asset ReportingPayroll Journal EntriesMonthly Bonus CalculationsEmployee Expense ReimbursementsAccounting SupportProblem-Solving SkillsTime-ManagementBudgetingForecastingJournal Entry ReviewYear-End Close ProcessesGAAPGeneral Ledger Account ReconciliationsVariance InvestigationFinancial Statements PreparationVariance AnalysisDepreciation SchedulesInternal Audit SupportExternal Audit SupportTechnical Accounting ResearchNew Accounting Standards ImplementationInternal ControlsSOX ComplianceCompliance RequirementsGuidanceCoachingGeneral Ledger AccountingMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelPower BISageUS GAAPMonth-End CloseBudgeting/ForecastingProblem Solving

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance2+ Years Accounting Experience (Public Accounting)Manufacturing/Distribution Industry

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Thriving manufacturer located in the Chester County area is looking to hire a Sr. Staff Accountant with proven month-end close abilities and financial reporting. As the Sr. Staff Accountant, you will maintain the general ledger, perform balance sheet analysis, assist with expense analysis and reconciliation, prepare supporting schedules, complete fixed asset reporting, enter payroll journal entries into the ERP system, generate monthly bonus calculations, handle employee expense reimbursements, and provide other accounting support as needed. The ideal candidate for this role should have great problem-solving skills, excellent time-management and strong budgeting/forecasting abilities that will ensure revenue generation.

Everyday Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries and support the month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP.

  • Prepare and maintain complex general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related analyses.

  • Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for fluctuations between actual results, budget, and prior periods.

  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets and related depreciation schedules.

  • Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and resolving findings.

  • Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards as needed.

  • Participate in maintaining internal controls and supporting SOX or other compliance requirements, as applicable.

  • Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting staff.

Requirements

The ideal Sr. Staff Accountant MUST have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

Other requirements for the Sr. Staff Accountant role include and are not limited to:

  • 2+ years of accounting experience (public accounting)

  • Manufacturing/Distribution industry preferred (food, agriculture, beverage industry a plus)

  • Power BI and Sage experience preferred

  • Solid understanding of US GAAP and general ledger accounting

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel

For more information on this Sr. Staff Accountant position and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 302.985.5183 and reference JO#00800-0013365973.

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