Staff Accountant

What the role needs

• Job Overview – Staff Accountant
• Location: Montgomery County, PA
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
• General Ledger Accounting: Support general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting functions.
• Month-End Close: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and the preparation of supporting financial schedules.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, account analyses, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Support invoice processing, payments, receivables, and related accounting activities as needed.
• Financial Analysis: Assist with budget tracking, variance analysis, and supporting financial documentation.
• Audit & Process Improvement: Support audit requests while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems are required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong organizational, communication, initiative, attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines are required.

From the employer

Job Overview – Staff Accountant Compensation: $65,000–$80,000/year + bonus Location: Montgomery County, PA Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid) Atlantic Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in Montgomery County, PA for our client, supporting corporate accounting, general ledger activities, financial reporting, and month-end close within a growing organization. This role will provide broad exposure across the accounting function, including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, financial schedules, reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of general ledger or public accounting experience with strong Excel skills and an interest in gaining hands-on exposure across corporate accounting operations. Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant: • General Ledger Accounting: Support general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting functions. • Month-End Close: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and the preparation of supporting financial schedules. • Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, account analyses, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting. • Accounts Payable & Receivable: Support invoice processing, payments, receivables, and related accounting activities as needed. • Financial Analysis: Assist with budget tracking, variance analysis, and supporting financial documentation. • Audit & Process Improvement: Support audit requests while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency. Qualifications for the Staff Accountant: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. • Experience: 2+ years of general ledger, corporate accounting, public accounting, or related experience is preferred. • Industry Knowledge: Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close is preferred. • Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems are required. • Skills & Attributes: Strong organizational, communication, initiative, attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines are required. Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.