Accountant

HTSS, Inc.; Crackersport (PA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HTSS, Inc. is recruiting an Accountant to support a large utility company headquartered in Allentown, PA. This is a fully remote, long-term assignment with potential for extension or permanent hire.

Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Allentown, PA. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, analyzing financial data, and coordinating with internal teams to resolve accounting issues.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with accounting coursework.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (2–4 years).
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Perform account reconciliations and accounting analyses.
• Support internal controls and process improvements.
• Research accounting guidance and document findings.
• Partner with internal teams to solve accounting issues.
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business (with accounting coursework)

Job description

Accountant Large Utility Company | Allentown, PA Long-Term Temporary | Approximately 9 Months | Potential to Extend or Become Permanent

Ready for your next accounting opportunity? HTSS is hiring an Accountant to support a large utility company headquartered in Allentown, PA.

This is a fully remote, long-term assignment with the potential for extension or permanent hire.

Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Allentown, PA.

What You'll Do

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports
• Perform account reconciliations and accounting analyses
• Support internal controls and process improvements
• Research accounting guidance and document findings
• Partner with internal teams to solve accounting issues
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business (with accounting coursework)
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (2-4 years required)
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• CPA or CMA
• Utility industry, public accounting, or SEC reporting experience
• Knowledge of SOX requirements

If you're looking for a stable opportunity with a respected company and enjoy solving complex accounting challenges, we'd love to hear from you!