Entry-Level Accountant/Bookkeeper

Job Description

Office Support Specialist | TEKsystems

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity for an Entry-Level Accountant/Bookkeeper, supported by TEKsystems, to join a family-owned steel and scrap metal business. This permanent, hybrid position is based in Philadelphia, PA. The company operates from an active industrial facility, meaning the environment is not a traditional corporate office but rather involves daily yard operations with trucks and equipment. The culture is practical and hardworking, ideal for individuals who enjoy working independently and value stability and growth over a large corporate team, frequent meetings, or a highly social workplace. This role is a prime opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and learn the business side of a stable, established company from the ground up, directly contributing to its financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career (Entry-Level Accountant/Bookkeeper)
• Type: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid Philadelphia, PA
• Pay: $55000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Works closely with ownership and management.
• Mission: To maintain accurate financial records and support the business’s accounting and administrative needs from the ground up within an industrial environment.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Core Accounting Management: Perform and manage day-to-day bookkeeping and fundamental accounting functions to ensure the smooth financial operation of the business.
• Financial Transaction Processing: Efficiently process all accounts payable and accounts receivable, accurately recording and managing the company’s incoming and outgoing financial transactions.
• Record Reconciliation and Verification: Regularly reconcile bank statements and other financial records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all accounting data, and verify entries in company systems.
• Administrative Financial Support: Provide crucial assistance with payroll-related activities, maintaining meticulous financial records and comprehensive documentation for compliance and clarity.
• Leadership Reporting & Strategic Support: Support ownership and management by assisting with key financial reporting, various administrative tasks, and contributing to the successful completion of month-end and year-end accounting processes and broader business needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field, though recent graduates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Prior bookkeeping, accounting, or internship experience is considered a valuable asset and a plus, but it is not a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational capabilities; proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite, with particular expertise in Microsoft Excel; a proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a professional and reliable approach; and a strong willingness to continuously learn.
• Bonus: An independent work style, a genuine desire to learn the comprehensive business operations from the ground up, and a strong appreciation for job stability and career growth within an established company.