Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Erie, Pennsylvania. This role offers broad exposure across day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reporting, and compliance activities within an energy and natural resources environment. The position works closely with finance leadership and corporate partners to maintain accurate records, support sound controls, and deliver timely financial information.

Responsibilities:

• Record and review journal entries to maintain accurate financial data and ensure alignment with company accounting standards.

• Complete account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items promptly.

• Process intercompany transactions, employee expense activity, and fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and capitalization support.

• Coordinate core month-end close tasks and help produce reliable financial results within required deadlines.

• Track lease-related accounting, asset retirements, and capital spending activity to support proper financial treatment.

• Assist with corporate reporting requirements by preparing schedules, summaries, and other requested financial information.

• Provide documentation and analysis for internal and external audits and help address follow-up questions efficiently.

• Support tax and compliance activities, including preparation of required forms and responses to regulatory or authority inquiries.

• Participate as a finance resource for accounting system enhancements and help implement updated procedures and internal controls.

• Partner with other departments and finance leadership to provide accounting guidance, analysis, and operational support as needed. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with reconciliations, journal entries, and close activities.

• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, expense reporting, and month-end close processes.

• Experience using SAP and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with tax compliance support and preparation of finance-related documentation.

• Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and policy compliance.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate proactively, and work effectively with limited supervision.

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