We are looking for an Accountant to join a finance team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports core accounting operations while contributing to reporting, budgeting, and broader financial planning efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a hands-on approach to day-to-day accounting, and an interest in using technology, including AI, to strengthen finance processes and decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Support recurring accounting activities across daily operations and month-end close to help maintain accurate and timely financial records.
- Prepare components of monthly and year-end financial reports, ensuring data is organized, complete, and aligned with reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with the Controller and department leadership to advance financial priorities and execute strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to the annual budgeting process by compiling information, analyzing figures, and assisting with budget preparation.
- Oversee grant-related financial tracking and create required reports and billing documentation for funding sources and business partners.
- Participate in annual audit preparation and coordinate supporting schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
- Reconcile account balances and review transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger.
- Process and support key accounting functions such as journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency through critical thinking, process refinement, and the practical use of AI tools.
- Perform additional accounting and finance-related duties as needed to support the department.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or at least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles and experience maintaining accurate financial records.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and support financial reporting.
- Experience with core accounting activities such as general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and support monthly, annual, and audit-related deliverables.
- Familiarity with grant accounting, financial reporting, or fund tracking is a plus.
- Experience applying AI tools within accounting or finance environments is preferred.
- Prior experience with accounting software or ERP systems is preferred.