Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client based in Lancaster. This position plays an important role in keeping daily accounting operations accurate, organized, and ready for reporting and audit review. The ideal candidate will contribute to the close process, oversee key transactional activities, and help maintain reliable financial records across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity by keeping financial records complete, accurate, and properly supported within the general ledger.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, cash balances, and balance sheet accounts, then investigate and resolve any variances promptly.

• Manage payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor disbursements, and reimbursements for employees and contractors.

• Track receivable activity, update customer account details, and support collection efforts to improve outstanding balances.

• Prepare and record journal entries related to accruals, allocations, prepaid items, depreciation, and other month-end adjustments.

• Contribute to monthly and year-end close activities by assembling schedules, completing reconciliations, and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense records while supporting payroll-related accounting, labor distribution, and related entries.

• Assist with audit and tax support by compiling documentation, preparing financial schedules, and keeping records organized for review.

• Support project accounting tasks by setting up projects in BigTime, reviewing coding and cost allocations, and helping maintain accurate billing data.

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen procedures, and improve internal documentation across the finance function.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting is required.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. accounting principles and core financial reporting practices.

• Proven experience handling month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and adjusting entries.

• Background in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Desktop is required.

• Experience with project accounting or job costing is preferred.