Accounting Analyst — FP&A Growth Path & Forecasting

firstPRO, Inc; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad exposure to accounting and finance operations

Clear development path into financial analysis

Hands-on experience with modern financial systems

Job summary

A growing dynamic firm in Swarthmore seeks an Accounting Analyst to join their team. This role offers a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in accounting functions. Responsibilities include month-end close, financial operations, and process improvement while supporting the transition into financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment with clear growth opportunities into strategic finance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience or strong internship experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support timely month-end close.
• Support preparation of internal financial statements and management reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Eagerness to learn

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

A growing dynamic firm in Swarthmore seeks an Accounting Analyst to join their team. This role offers a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in accounting functions. Responsibilities include month-end close, financial operations, and process improvement while supporting the transition into financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment with clear growth opportunities into strategic finance.