Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is an entry-level accounting role for a manufacturing organization, located in Pennsylvania. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. This position is vital for supporting core accounting activities by helping maintain accurate financial records, contributing to reporting cycles, and coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be organized and dependable, ready to handle both transactional accounting and general administrative tasks.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Pennsylvania

• Mission: Support core accounting activities for a manufacturing organization by maintaining accurate records and assisting with financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Spreadsheets, Accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage billing activities by preparing customer invoices, tracking sales-related documentation, and coordinating with warehouses, customers, and internal teams to resolve transaction questions.
• Administer accounts payable operations, processing vendor invoices, assisting with payment activities, reconciling account details, maintaining supplier records, and onboarding new vendors.
• Review employee expense submissions to confirm policy compliance, ensure coding accuracy, and apply appropriate financial classification for proper recording.
• Conduct monthly bank account reconciliations, investigate any identified discrepancies, and compile recurring financial reports on a weekly and monthly schedule to support business visibility.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and recording journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, assisting with balance sheets and income statements, and providing documentation for audit processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in an accounting support role. Must possess a working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and standard accounting procedures.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to review financial data for accuracy and proper classification. Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting systems, coupled with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both internal departments and external business contacts.
• Bonus: Familiarity with corporate tax concepts, sales tax, and corporate tax return support is preferred.