Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania through a long-term contract engagement. This position is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, manage a high volume of accounting activity, and keep core financial operations running smoothly. The role will focus on day-to-day transactional accounting, reconciliations, and reporting support while working closely with internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage high-volume accounts receivable activities, including preparing customer invoices, posting cash receipts, researching unapplied payments, and following up on outstanding balances.

• Oversee the full accounts payable process by entering vendor invoices, reviewing supporting documentation, coordinating three-way matching, and addressing billing issues as they arise.

• Monitor daily cash movements and assist with routine banking activity, including payment processing and related account updates.

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts to maintain accurate financial records.

• Prepare and post journal entries to support month-end close and ongoing accounting operations.

• Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity and help resolve discrepancies through detailed account analysis.

• Support sales tax and other corporate tax-related accounting tasks, including record preparation and related documentation.

• Contribute to accounting continuity during periods of increased transaction volume and operational change within the business.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Desktop with the ability to process daily accounting transactions immediately.
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliation work, reporting, and transactional analysis.
• Proven background managing both full-cycle accounts receivable and full-cycle accounts payable in a high-volume setting.
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and support routine cash activity with strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, especially with exposure to inventory movement or cost accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with sales tax, corporate tax, or related financial compliance activities is a plus.

Compensation

$32.00-$35.00 Hourly

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