Staff Accountant — Early-Career with Process Improvement

firstPRO, Inc; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Philadelphia suburbs to support general accounting, financial reporting, and close activities. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will work with an experienced finance team to help improve processes and controls.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional aiming to build a solid foundation, take on meaningful responsibilities, and grow within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–2 years of general accounting experience.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Record and reconcile insurance-related cash activity, including premium payments, commissions, and return premiums
• Prepare invoices related to agency receivables and deductible recoveries
• Monitor outstanding receivables and maintain accurate aging records
• Assist with regulatory reporting, tax filings, and other compliance requirements
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits
• Help maintain effective internal controls and ensure the accounting function remains audit-ready
• Analyze financial information and identify opportunities to improve existing processes
• Participate in special projects, system initiatives, and other accounting activities as needed

Skills

Excel proficiency

Workday experience

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Philadelphia suburbs to support general accounting, financial reporting, and close activities. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will work with an experienced finance team to help improve processes and controls.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional aiming to build a solid foundation, take on meaningful responsibilities, and grow within a collaborative environment.