Accounting Specialist I

Pennhills Resources; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pennhills Resources seeks an Accounting Specialist I for its State College office to support the accounting department. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented and capable of prioritizing tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Strong Excel skills and knowledge of basic accounting principles are required. Working with the Controller, you will assist with day-to-day accounts payable and receivable activities, month-end close, and routine journal entries.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel skills; familiarity with other Microsoft applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices into accounting software for posting to general ledger and monthly close.
• Process and verify invoices; manage vendor correspondence and approvals.
• Control expenses by verifying and reconciling invoices.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers; analyze expense reports.
• Review credit card spending and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare accounts payable aging and resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist in 1099 preparation and routine journal entries.
• Prepare weekly and monthly budget reports for operations.
• Maintain vendor listings and insurance certificates; assist with AP check runs.

Skills

Excel

Accounting principles

Report analysis

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Job description

Pennhills Resources has an opening for an Accounting Specialist I in our State College office to support our Accounting Department. The right candidate takes ownership, is proactive and detail-oriented without losing the big picture. If you are ready to join a fast-paced environment and familiar with the application of basic accounting principles and concepts, have prior experience in report analysis and creation, have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, while remaining collaborative and service-oriented, we would like to hear from you.

This is a full time, in office position requiring strong experience and knowledge of accounting principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

SUMMARY:

Working closely with the Controller, the Accounting Specialist I supports the accounting team by supporting day-to-day accounts payable and receivable tasks to support accurate financial reporting. Success in this role includes commitment to accuracy, integrity and efficiency across all financial activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Enters invoices into accounting software for posting to general ledger in a timely manner to meet monthly close goals.
2. Reviews/maintains accounting email for new invoices to process for payment and vendor correspondence. Tracks and distributes invoices to staff for coding/approval.
3. Controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
4. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports.
5. Receives and verifies expense reports.
6. Reviews credit card spending for collection of receipts and performs monthly reconciliation.
7. Prepares accounts payable aging, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation.
8. Assists in annual 1099 preparation.
9. Assists with preparing routine journal entries for the general ledger.
10. Prepares weekly and monthly operational budget reports for operations and management.
11. Maintains vendor listing and correspondence, including certificate of insurance listing.
12. Assists with weekly A/P check run and distribution.
13. Other accounting-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in accounting or a closely related field.

Qualification Requirements:

1. Intermediate skills in Excel and beginner skills in other Microsoft applications.
2. Complete familiarity/use of PC operations.
3. Good communication skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to sit, stand, walk, squat intermittently.
2. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
3. Fine manipulation skills as necessary to operate a PC

Our benefits package includes:

• Health Insurance for you and your family,
• Dental Insurance for you and your family
• Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401K
• Paid Time Off