Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a Contract to Hire Cost Accountant to join its growing finance team in Allentown, PA. This role supports general ledger maintenance, month-end close, cost tracking, job costing, and financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 1–4 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail; collaboration across departments in a stable, professional environment is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to cost accounting or job costing is a plus.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Post journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting and analysis.
• Review expenses and assist with cost tracking and job costing activities.
• Assist with audit requests and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate accounting records.
• Provide general accounting support and special projects as needed.

Skills

General ledger analysis

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Contract to Hire Cost Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join a growing finance team. This role will support a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, month-end close activities, and cost accounting support. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and enjoys working in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Post journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support financial reporting and analysis
• Review expenses and assist with cost tracking and job costing activities
• Assist with audit requests and supporting documentation
• Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate accounting records
• Provide general accounting support and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-4 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Exposure to cost accounting or job costing is a plus
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What We're Looking For

• Team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting while working alongside an experienced finance team in a stable and growing organization.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future