Staff Accountant

Signal Service, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Marriage retreats

RightNow MEDIA

401k matching

Job summary

Signal Service, Inc. seeks a Staff Accountant to perform routine accounting tasks, maintain financial records, and assist with month-end close while ensuring GAAP compliance. The role supports overall financial health and requires strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Knowledge of Acumatica is preferred; on-site work in Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Acumatica preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close and prepare monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile asset and liability accounts and analyze variances.
• Support financial audits and tax filings.
• Maintain all Accounts Payable files and process checks.
• Post and review Accounts Receivable, including daily deposits.
• Assist Controller with Accounts Receivable analysis and close improvements.

Skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Communication skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

Department: 200-AdministrationReports to: Controller

FLSA Status: ExemptPositions Supervised: None

Travel Percentage: 0%Created/Updated: September 2026

Type: Onsite

Why Work for Us?

Our employees appreciate the collective companies’ commitment to consistent, stable work and a supportive environment that encourages learning and skill development. This dedication to employee growth and a positive work-life balance makes Signal Service, Traffic Control Products, and Control Technologies great places to build a rewarding career.

We offer rewarding total compensation including:

• Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurances
• Generous Holidays & Paid Time off
• Weekend to Remember Marriage Retreats
• RightNow MEDIA Membership
• 401k matching

About this Role:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing routine accounting tasks, including maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling bank statements, assisting with month-end close processes, and generating financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) while supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in month-end close processes, prepare monthly journal entries, and analyze and reconcile certain asset and liability accounts
• Provide (and maintain) support for financial audits and tax filings
• Partner-cross functionality to ensure the timely and accurate accounting for transactions and improvement to close processes
• Maintain all Accounts Payable files, including filing invoices in designated areas
• Prepare Accounts Payable checks according to company procedures
• Respond to all Accounts Payable inquires in a prompt manner
• Match Purchase Orders with correlating vendor to ensure accuracy and prepare for system entry, daily
• Release customer invoices into system and send to customers
• Review Service Department transmittal batch for Accounts Receivable
• Post and review credit card payments and receipts
• Assist Controller with Accounts Receivable analysis including but not limited to daily deposit, applying customer payments, and analyzing status of accounts
• Customer facing interactions as needed
• Any other duties as supervisor, the President and CEO may require

Position Qualifications

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English, non-negotiable
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions accurately and completely as needed
• Communication and teamwork skills with a positive demeanor is required
• Must be willing to learn new technologies and be self-motivated to increase knowledge
• Strong work ethics are a must
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with clean driving record and be willing to furnish proof of private insurance at any time upon company request
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 25 pounds, etc.) with or without reasonable accommodation is required
• Company hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, highly preferred
• Knowledge of Acumatica, preferred

The Ideal Candidate for this position will:

• Be aligned with company culture of teamwork and Christian values
• Strive for continuous excellence in all they do
• Work with other team members to create an upbeat, positively motivated workspace based on the company philosophy of teamwork

EEOC

Signal Service and Traffic Control Products provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also perform pre-employment criminal background screening and drug testing and participate in E-Verify. To request possible reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Acknowledgement

This job description is not a guarantee of employment nor that you will only be assigned the job duties set forth herein. Management reserves the right to revise your duties at its discretion or to assign additional duties as business needs may require.