Staff Accountant

firstPRO, Inc; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm in Boyertown is seeking a Staff Accountant to support a growing accounting team. This full-time role involves day-to-day accounting operations such as managing accounts receivable, generating invoices, and preparing journal entries. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least one year of experience, and strong Excel skills. This position provides opportunities for growth into a Senior Accountant role as the candidate develops their skills and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience, applicable for early-career or experienced candidates.
• Proficient in Excel, particularly with formulas and data analysis.
• Interest in process improvement for enhanced reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations across various functions.
• Generate invoices and support billing activities.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances.
• Prepare and support journal entries as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

This is a newly created Staff Accountant position supporting a growing accounting team following internal promotions. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting functions and provides an opportunity to contribute to process improvements and reporting automation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working onsite, and eager to grow into a more senior accounting role over time.

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Location: Fully onsite
• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with senior accounting leadership
• Salary Range: $65,000–$70,000 annually
• Bonus: Profit-sharing bonus tied to company performance
• Benefits: Medical insurance and 401(k) with company match

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and the General Ledger
• Generate and process customer invoices and support billing activities
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on overdue customer payments and adjustments
• Review vendor payables and support weekly payment processing
• Prepare journal entries and provide general ledger support as needed
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow tracking
• Prepare recurring reports such as commissions and operational summaries
• Support efforts to improve workflows, enhance reporting, and increase automation within accounting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• At least 1 year of hands-on accounting experience (open to early-career or more experienced candidates)
• Strong Excel skills, including comfort with formulas and data analysis
• Interest in process improvement and building more efficient reporting tools
• Manufacturing or product-based industry experience is a plus, but not required

Growth & Development

This role offers clear advancement potential, including the opportunity to expand responsibilities and progress into a Senior Accountant position as experience and proficiency grow.