Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This role supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll administration, and compliance activities while helping maintain accurate records across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you are already in contact with one of our Recruiting Managers, please reach out to them directly to discuss this opportunity. If not, for immediate consideration, please apply or call Warren Knight at 484-214-2624

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the monthly close process by preparing accounting entries, updating ledger activity, and reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate financial records.

• Support daily accounting operations by assisting with both incoming and outgoing transactions, including receivables and payables processing.

• Review financial activity for unusual trends or posting errors, investigate variances, and make correcting entries when needed.

• Develop recurring financial analyses and reporting packages, including comparisons of actual results against budget and clear explanations of significant differences.

• Prepare financial statements and supplemental schedules to support internal reporting needs and management review.

• Assist with forecast updates and annual budgeting activities by gathering information from department stakeholders and organizing financial inputs.

• Administer and review expense submissions and corporate card activity through the expense reporting platform to help maintain policy compliance.

• Verify sales commission calculations, support timely payment processing, and maintain documentation for review.

• Help coordinate payroll processing, timekeeping administration, payroll reconciliations, tax-related activities, and resolution of payroll or billing discrepancies.

• Provide schedules and supporting documentation for external audit requests and participate in company events and annual activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, including general ledger work and journal entry preparation.
• Hands-on knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliation, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience supporting payroll processing, timekeeping records, and related compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return concepts.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues with accuracy and urgency.
• Proficiency with expense reporting systems and standard accounting software tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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