Staff Accountant

Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant | firstPRO, Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at firstPRO, Inc, located in Pottstown, PA, offering excellent hybrid flexibility. Join an established, financially stable organization with a strong reputation for taking care of its people and fostering a collaborative team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to build your accounting career within a 10-person corporate accounting department, supported by experienced leadership. The Junior Staff Accountant will play a key role in the finance team, gaining hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle, including general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, and financial reporting, all while benefiting from a focus on work-life balance and significant career growth potential within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Pottstown, PA
• Pay: $60000 yearly
• Team: Corporate accounting department of 10 individuals, supporting an experienced Finance team under established leadership.
• Mission: To contribute directly to the financial operations of an established, financially stable organization by performing core accounting tasks and supporting the wider finance team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, multiple ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Take an active role in preparing accurate journal entries and providing essential assistance with the comprehensive monthly financial close process.
• Reconcile: Execute thorough general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain: Diligently maintain the integrity and accuracy of general ledger accounts across the organization’s multiple ERP systems.
• Verify: Systematically reconcile bank accounts, meticulously verify deposits, and efficiently address all banking inquiries.
• Support: Provide crucial assistance with annual audits and proactively reconcile intercompany balances in collaboration with various internal departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, providing a strong theoretical foundation. Candidates should possess a solid, foundational understanding of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, and the mechanics of general ledger accounting.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of hands-on accounting experience, demonstrating practical application of accounting principles in a professional setting.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating with other departments and supporting the finance team effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also required for data analysis and financial tasks.