Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Harrisburg. This role contributes to accurate financial reporting, payroll support, project-related accounting, and close collaboration with both accounting and operational teams. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing a mix of transactional accounting, reconciliations, and process support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and support accounting activities in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

• Assist with weekly payroll preparation and related reporting to help ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.

• Complete account reconciliations, analyze financial data, and prepare journal entries to support general ledger accuracy.

• Process routine accounting transactions, including expense documentation and other day-to-day financial entries.

• Partner with project managers to provide job cost and project accounting support across active construction work.

• Work closely with operations teams on administrative processes, procedural support, and daily coordination needs.

• Communicate with customers and vendors to research and resolve billing, payment, or account discrepancies.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including audit preparation and required documentation.

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to identify opportunities for improving financial workflows and internal processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• 1+ years of Accounting experience required

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Compensation

$50,000.00-$60,000.00 Yearly

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