Staff Accountant

CBIZ Talent Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.

This role focuses on recording financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, and enabling accurate and timely reporting of financials, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and participate in audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong GAAP understanding and accrual accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and related accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GAAP knowledge and support the month-end close process.
• Prepare and record journal entries to facilitate the month-end close.
• Perform account reconciliations and provide supporting documentation for balances.
• Support the revenue recognition process through invoice creation.
• Assist with the external audit process.
• Recommend process improvements through automation and internal controls.
• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Payroll systems

AP/Expense systems

Job description

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a Staff Accountant.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. This member of the team will focus on recording financial transactions, performing account reconciliations and enabling accurate and timely reporting of financials.

• Maintain an intricate knowledge and understanding of GAAP policies
• Prepare and record journal entries to facilitate the month-end close process
• Perform account reconciliations and create adequate support for the balances
• Support the revenue recognition process through invoice creation
• Assist with the external audit process
• Provide recommendations for process improvements through automation, internal controls and other opportunities for efficiency gains
• Participate in special projects and/or ad-hoc analysis needs that arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a general accounting position
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accrual basis accounting
• Attention to detail of the highest degree
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (especially Excel)
• Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems, commercial banking platforms AP/Expense systems and payroll systems
• This role will require limited travel to corporate events that help promote engagement and learning for our corporate team members.

CBIZ Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CBIZ Talent Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.