Staff Accountant

Signal Service, Inc.; West Goshen Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holidays & Paid Time off

Weekend retreats

RightNow MEDIA Membership

401k matching

Competitive pay

Job summary

Signal Service, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain financial records, prepare journal entries, reconcile bank statements, and assist with month-end close while ensuring GAAP compliance. This role supports the organization’s financial health and reporting accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) with 2+ years of accounting experience; knowledge of Acumatica is preferred, and a strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close, prepare monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile asset and liability accounts and analyze variances.
• Support financial audits and tax filings.
• Maintain all Accounts Payable files and issue checks.
• Post invoice payments and match POs with vendors.
• Process customer invoices and monitor Accounts Receivable.
• Assist Controller with AR analysis and deposits.
• Collaborate across departments and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Office suite

Verbal & written communication

Fluent English

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Drive & dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

Description

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:

• Competitive pay
• 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
• Post invoice payments
• 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

Competencies & Skills:

• 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