Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19154 (Onsite)
Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a reputable organization in search of a Staff Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Staff Accountant or an individual recently promoted into a Senior Accountant role who is looking to expand their responsibilities and gain exposure to a variety of corporate accounting functions. The organization offers a collaborative culture and strong potential for long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and account reclassifications
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Perform freight accounting, including expense analysis, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
• Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and explain significant variances
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules
• Support multi-entity accounting and consolidation activities
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, tax, and other business partners to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with external audit requests and year-end reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Experience participating in month-end close activities
• Fixed asset accounting experience preferred
• Experience with freight, inventory, or distribution accounting is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $75,000 to $80,000 and benefits may include M/D/V.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.