Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | LHH

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role with a growing organization in Montgomery County, PA, offering a hybrid work arrangement. LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered to find a professional who will be a key contributor to the accounting team. This position is vital for maintaining robust financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing critical financial insights, offering significant exposure to diverse accounting functions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Montgomery County, PA
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Accounting team
• Mission: Own the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and supporting data-driven operational decisions.
• Tech Stack: Excel, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• [Financial Reporting]: Support the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and financial reports.
• [Account Reconciliation]: Perform thorough account reconciliations and maintain complete supporting documentation.
• [Compliance & Controls]: Ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and uphold internal control policies.
• [Audit Support]: Facilitate external audits by compiling and submitting all necessary financial materials.
• [Financial Analysis]: Analyze financial results and variances to provide clear, actionable insights.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, qualifying for an entry-level career stage.
• Experience: 1-2 years of accounting experience, ideally gained from public audit/assurance roles.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel, alongside excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities; demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: CPA certification or active pursuit of it is preferred, as is prior experience with ERP systems.