Home Office - Finance - Staff Accountant

Active Day; Trevose (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Day is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team and work closely with the Corporate Controller. This hybrid role offers growth, mentorship, and exposure to high-impact projects beyond monthly close.

You’ll handle general ledger entries, variance analysis, acquisitions diligence, tax support, and system implementation efforts while helping drive automation and best practices across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; MS Office a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with multi-location accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation, accrual calculations, and documentation.
• Ensure expenses are accurately recorded to appropriate GL accounts and cost centers.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies and unsupported balances.
• Manage the Fixed Assets subledger and ensure proper documentation and policy compliance.
• Assist with regional and location specific P&L variance analysis during month-end close.
• Support budgeting efforts and financial audits/tax preparation.
• Contribute to acquisition-related financial diligence and integration tasks.
• Prepare special reports and complete ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Assist in system implementation projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the company’s financial integrity while working directly with the Corporate Controller to support our CFO and Finance function. This hybrid position offers flexibility, mentorship, and most importantly—a front-row seat to an ambitious growth journey.

This is not your typical accounting position. As Active Day continues to expand our footprint, you’ll be involved in high-impact projects that go beyond monthly close. From variance analysis and financial diligence for acquisitions to property tax compliance and audit support. Additionally, you will be a key player during system implementation initiatives as the organization continues down the path of automation, efficiency, and best business practices. This is a high-visibility role with ample opportunity to grow your career alongside a mission-driven team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation, accrual calculations, and documentation

• Ensure expenses are accurately recorded to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers

• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies and unsupported balances

• Manage the Fixed Assets subledger and ensure proper documentation and policy compliance

• Assist with regional and location specific P&L variance analysis during month-end close

• Support budgeting efforts and financial audits/tax preparation

• Contribute to acquisition-related financial diligence and integration tasks

• Prepare special reports and complete ad-hoc projects as needed

• Assist in preparing and filing property tax returns and other business taxes

• Assist in system implementation projects

• Manage Corpay credit card portal and provide support to field staff as needed

• Prepare weekly payroll entries and month-end accruals

• Assist in managing ad-hoc inquiries in the Accounting Request portal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; other MS Office tools a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Prior experience with multi-location accounting is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a strong plus