Accountant I

We are looking for an Accountant I to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This remote position is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong Excel skills who can manage general ledger activity, prepare financial reporting, and contribute to accurate, well-documented accounting processes. The role calls for someone who can work with limited oversight, interpret accounting issues thoughtfully, and help strengthen reporting quality and control practices.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed reviews of accounting activity, identify discrepancies, and prepare journal entries that support accurate monthly and periodic close processes.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reconciling accounts, organizing supporting schedules, and ensuring financial records are complete and reliable.

• Produce and evaluate financial statements along with internal and external reports, highlighting trends, variances, and items requiring follow-up.

• Assess existing accounting procedures and recommend updates that align with changing business needs, regulatory expectations, and accounting guidance.

• Support the design, testing, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting, while documenting findings and suggesting practical improvements.

• Research moderately complex accounting questions, compare potential approaches, and present well-reasoned recommendations for resolution.

• Prepare clear workpapers and process documentation that provide audit-ready support for analyses, entries, and reporting activities.

• Share knowledge with less experienced team members by offering day-to-day guidance, answering process questions, and assisting with training when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field that includes at least three accounting courses.
• Approximately 3–5 years of accounting experience, or 5 years of relevant accounting experience for candidates with a broader business degree background.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with at least 2–4 years of hands-on experience using spreadsheets for analysis, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, in an accounting environment.
• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger records, and supporting financial statement and financial reporting activities.
• Familiarity with internal controls, accounting principles, and regulatory or policy-driven compliance considerations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document work clearly and collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
• Preferred qualifications include an advanced business degree or certification such as CPA.

Compensation

Based on experience

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