Staff Accountant - CAS

RKL Virtual Management Solutions LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off

Job summary

RKL Virtual Management Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and monthly reconciliations, supporting the Senior Accountant and Client Service Managers.

You will handle transaction processing, month-end close, and timely financial statements for clients while participating in payroll and other general accounting duties to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong accounting foundation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive month-end tasks including revenue, inventory adjustments, and depreciation.
• Code bank and credit card activity and communicate with clients for inquiries.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure tax compliance and filings.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and maintain vendor/client relationships.
• Support development and improvement of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and interpersonal skills

Autonomous under pressure

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Business Management, Organizational Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Outsourced Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records and reporting, ensuring thorough bookkeeping and reconciliation of bank accounts on a monthly basis. This role supports the Outsourced Senior Accountant and Client Service Managers by performing essential financial functions, including transaction processing and month-end close procedures. Additionally, the Outsourced Staff Accountant focuses on delivering timely and precise financial statements to clients, while also playing a vital role in payroll and general accounting tasks to ensure compliance.

Success Factors Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive month-end accounting tasks, including revenue, inventory adjustments, and depreciation, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Code bank and credit card activity while maintaining open communication with clients for inquiries
• Analyze financial statements and make necessary adjustments for financial presentations during month-end close meetings
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and maintaining vendor and customer relationships
• Conduct efficient bill payments and maintain records using Bill and similar systems
• Oversee payroll processing, from recording entries and accruals to ensuring tax compliance and timely filings
• Work with various client systems to ensure seamless integration with the accounting software
• Adhere to strict processing and reporting deadlines to maintain consistent financial reporting cadence
• Participate in and contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and processes
• Support special projects and perform additional assignments to meet organizational and client needs
• Any other duty as needed to drive to the vison, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of RKL Virtual Management Solutions

People Management and Relationships

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by actively seeking opportunities to assist team members
• Build loyalty and trust within the team through consistent, reliable actions and integrity
• Communicate proactively and clearly about the status and issues of tasks to all relevant team members
• Take responsibility for the completion and quality of assigned work, while being receptive to feedback and open to new ideas for personal and professional growth

Business Growth

• Demonstrate an understanding of RKL's business model, service lines, and competitive landscape
• Leverage knowledge of client service capabilities to contribute to the firm's growth and client satisfaction
• Stay informed on technological advancements and their potential impact on the firm's success and service delivery

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills; ability to shift focus and adapt to changes

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development or related field Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in similar role

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required

This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

What makes RKL a dynamic professional services leader and an employer of choice in Pennsylvania?

A focus on people, whether that’s earning the trust and respect of our clients, growing as people and professionals, serving our communities or forming bonds with colleagues. Our people are the best of us and they fuel RKL’s continued growth and success. Fostering a workplace culture that fulfills our team members both personally and professionally is central to the RKL mission. That’s why we offer robust learning and development, diverse career paths and experiences, abundant community service opportunities and social, team-building activities.

Benefits You’ll Receive:

• RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability.
• You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
• It is RKL’s policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.