Staff Accountant

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bell & Evans, America’s oldest branded chicken company, seeks a Staff Accountant to contribute to month-end close, fixed asset management, and daily accounting tasks under the Director of Accounting. This is an in-office opportunity based in Fredericksburg, PA, for motivated early-career professionals who value integrity and continuous improvement.

You will prepare journal entries, assist in close cycles, manage fixed assets, ensure GAAP compliance, support audits, and help with budgeting and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with integrated ERP accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Aufgaben

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Manage fixed asset records and reconciliations.
• Help document accounting policies and strengthen internal controls.
• Support the Director of Accounting in daily operations and reporting.
• Assist with annual audits and resolving audit findings.
• Support budgeting processes and tax/regulatory filings.
• Cash management for locations as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to other accounting staff.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office Suite / Excel

ERP accounting systems

Jobbeschreibung

At Bell & Evans, we’re proud to be America’s oldest branded chicken company, leading the industry with innovation, quality, and an uncompromising commitment to doing things the right way. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for motivated, early-career professionals who are eager to make an impact and grow their careers with a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for functions of the company’s general accounting operations, including month-end close and fixed asset management to ensure the financial health and integrity of the organization. This role supports the Director of Accounting and a team of accountants and professional staff responsible for daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities, including period close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and external audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accuracy, identify variances, and summarize financial status.
• Assist in key aspects of monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Management of fixed asset records and reconciliations.
• Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Support the Director of Accounting in driving efficiencies and continuous improvement, including day-to-day operations, period close, financial reporting, etc.
• Assist with annual audits – investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance.
• Support periodic budgeting process.
• Prepare tax and other regulatory filings.
• Cash management for retail locations.
• Secondary support for treasury, tax, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Provide guidance and training for other accounting team members as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required and 2+ years of experience in a related role.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with integrated ERP Accounting Systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Why Bell & Evans

When you join Bell & Evans, you’re joining a family-owned company that’s revolutionizing the poultry industry through innovation, quality, and care for people, animals, and the environment. Our work environment encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and pride in the products we create.

At Bell & Evans, being in-office means more than having a desk at headquarters—it’s about working side by side with talented teammates, building relationships, and seeing firsthand the impact of your work.