Accountant
- Allentown, PA, United States
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- 2+ years of accounting experience.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with company accounting policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Review and analyze financial statements and account activity.
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Monitor cash activity and perform bank reconciliations.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Support internal and external audit requests.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
- Collaborate with operational departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
More about this job
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end close
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- General ledger
- Financial statements
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Documentation
- Research
- Budget management
- Forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Accounting department processes
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- SAP
- Oracle
- Oracle NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Problem solving
- Communication skills