Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Wilmington, Delaware is looking for an entry level accounting professional to join their corporate accounting team. The role involves reconciling General Ledger accounts, assisting with closing procedures, and preparing budgets. Candidates should have 1–3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in MS Office including Excel, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Beacon Hill provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Ability to work under supervision while managing large volumes of data.
• Effective communication skills for interaction with management.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile entry level General Ledger accounts monthly.
• Assist with departmental closing procedures and interim reconciliations.
• Prepare and review annual and monthly budget for various areas.
• Handle budget variance inquiries from management.

Skills

Accounting experience

PC worksheet applications

Effective oral and written communication

Large ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile assigned entry level General Ledger accounts on a monthly basis in accordance with departmental standards and report all potential problems to the Manager.
• Assist with departmental closing procedures on a monthly and yearly basis, including completing interim and year‑end reconciliations, filing of cash receipts, and cash receipts uploads.
• Participate in the organization’s budgeting process: update budget manual materials, review the software package prior to distribution, and handle questions that occur throughout the process.
• Prepare and review the annual and monthly budget for income and expense accounts, including related schedules, for various areas within the organization and contact management regarding questions and concerns related to their budget.
• Assist in the preparation of the forecast for income and expense accounts by analyzing budget and actual financial information, making inquiries of the appropriate management staff, and suggesting changes to the forecast based on those inquiries.
• Handle budget variance inquiries from management: research the items generating the inquiry, contact departments that provided the coding, and work to resolve the proper accounting treatment of the item.
• Promptly respond and communicate the resolution to the initiator of the budget variance question.
• Occasionally contact others within the organization for sharing factual information and conducting investigations.
• With guidance from the supervisor, may contact outside vendors to gather information.
• Complete special projects and assist throughout the department as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Experience in the use of PC worksheet applications, word processing applications, and database-related programs (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, MS Office).
• Ability to work under the supervision and direction of the Manager.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to enable occasional constructive interaction with others under the guidance and direction of the Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• MUST HAVE: Large ERP experience and experience managing large volumes of data and transactions.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.