Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Atlantic Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time permanent role with Atlantic Group’s client, located in Chester County, PA. The client operates in a growing corporate environment, requiring comprehensive accounting support to manage accurate financial records and streamline processes. This position is vital for an early-career professional to develop corporate accounting skills, contribute to timely financial reporting, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Perm (Contingency)
• Location: In-person Chester County, PA
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Works closely with accounting leadership
• Mission: Maintain accurate financial records, support recurring reporting and close activities, and contribute to efficient accounting processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP or general ledger systems, NetSuite (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Accounting: Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and support recurring accounting activities.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Month-End Close: Complete reconciliations, account analysis, and other close-related activities to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and provide supporting financial information to accounting leadership.
• Accounting Controls: Maintain accurate documentation and support established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of public accounting, audit, or corporate accounting experience is required. Experience with ERP or general ledger systems is required.
• Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, attention to detail, collaboration, initiative, and willingness to learn are required.
• Bonus: NetSuite experience preferred.