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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Description We are seeking a meticulous and organized Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist to manage daily financial transactions, assist with accounts payable and receivable, and support month-end closing processes. This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. This role is 100% on-site, and is a possible contract to hire opportunity for the right candidates.
Key duties include performing daily bank and credit card reconciliations, recording customer payments, vendor invoices, and journal entries, and posting transactions to the ERP system. The Accounting Specialist will also process vendor invoices, assist with customer invoicing and collections, and maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation postings.
In addition, the role involves reconciling payroll entries, reviewing employee expense reports, supporting inventory adjustments, and contributing to periodic inventory counts. The Accounting Specialist will assist with preparing schedules and reconciliations for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger accounts, while also handling standard accruals and reclassifications.
The position requires familiarity with sales tax reporting, including preparing and submitting filings, as well as gathering data for tax audits. A focus on process improvements and troubleshooting ERP system issues is key, along with maintaining organized financial documentation and supporting audit preparation.
This role collaborates closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure accurate data and timely reporting, offering a valuable opportunity for growth in a dynamic financial environment. For immediate consideration, please call the Trevose, PA office of Robert Half at 215-244-1870. Thank you! Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant, preferably in the wholesale distribution - dur goods industry
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Demonstrable knowledge in bank reconciliations
• Familiarity with general ledger functions and journal entries
• Experience in month-end close procedures
• Proficiency in tax-related tasks, specifically sales and use tax
• Excellent data entry skills with an aptitude for numbers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of accounting software is a plus.
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