Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | firstPRO, Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a growing company, located in the Philadelphia suburbs. This organization is expanding its team by adding a Staff Accountant who will gain broad exposure to general accounting and financial reporting. The role is crucial for an early-career professional seeking to build a strong foundation, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute alongside an experienced finance team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Philadelphia suburbs

• Team: Reports to the Assistant Controller
• Mission: To contribute to core financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and support continuous process improvement within the accounting function.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, accounting software, Workday

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare, review, and post journal entries while ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations and meticulously investigate any identified discrepancies.
• Close Process Support: Support the essential monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for timely financial reporting.
• Receivable Management: Prepare invoices for agency receivables and deductible recoveries, then monitor outstanding receivables and maintain accurate aging records.
• Internal Controls: Help maintain effective internal controls and ensure the overall accounting function remains audit-ready.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; an early-career accounting professional.
• Experience: 1-2 years of general accounting experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Skills: General ledger management, financial reconciliation, month-end close support, audit documentation, and financial information analysis.
• Bonus: CPA or progress toward the CPA, insurance industry experience, Workday experience, and an interest in identifying process improvements and automation opportunities.