Job Overview – Staff Accountant
Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000/year
Location: Chester County, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in Chester County, PA for our client, supporting general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations within a growing corporate environment. The Staff Accountant will work closely with accounting leadership to maintain accurate financial records, support recurring reporting and close activities, and contribute to efficient accounting processes. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional with 1+ year of accounting experience seeking to strengthen their corporate accounting skills and continue growing within the field.
Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant:
- General Accounting: Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and support recurring accounting activities.
- Financial Reporting: Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Month-End Close: Complete reconciliations, account analysis, and other close-related activities to support accurate and timely reporting.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and provide supporting financial information to accounting leadership.
- Accounting Controls: Maintain accurate documentation and support established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Process Improvement: Assist with accounting system enhancements and identify opportunities to improve reporting and finance workflows.
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of public accounting, audit, or corporate accounting experience is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes is required.
- Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or general ledger systems are required, with NetSuite experience preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, attention to detail, collaboration, initiative, and willingness to learn are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.