Staff Accountant

Position Description

Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Scranton, PA
Department: Finance
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Salary: $32,000-$40,000 depending on experience

Position Summary(The broad scope, function and purpose of the work to be performed)

Responsible for performing general accounting duties in compliance with policies and procedures; including accounting functions in the billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, including reconciliation of activity and resolution of discrepancies.

Essential Duties/Functions(Duties and functions which are essential to successful performance in the position)

Ø Review, validate, and process invoices for payment according to policies and procedures

Ø Perform A/R and Collection functions using financial systems

Ø Perform billing function in operational systems

Ø Utilize independent thought and judgment to perform daily, weekly and monthly accounting reporting.

Ø Assist with payroll processing

Ø Performing balancing and reconciliation duties for assigned accounts

Ø Account coding of vendor, subcontract, and consulting invoices, and expense reports

Ø Research vendor inquiries regarding payments

Ø Monthly - journal entries, accruals, deferrals, allocations, assist with financial statement preparation, analytics, etc.

Ø Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations

Ø Assist in the month-end close

Ø Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis

Ø Assists with audits by providing supporting records and documentation

Ø Ability to complete special projects or other duties as assigned

Ø Performs all other duties as assigned by management

MinimumQualifications (Minimum qualifications and requirements needed to perform the essential duties/functions)

Ø Must possess BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or related field

Ø Strong computer skills

Ø Organized and has the ability to multi-task

Ø Uses independent thought to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner;

Ø Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Ø Experience in a fast-paced environment, the ability to meet deadlines

Ø Proficient with MS Word and Excel

Ø Willingness to travel overnight