Staff Accountant Job at Beacon Hill (West Chester)

Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill

Location:
United States , West Chester

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

30.00 - 32.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of general accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance
Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
Analyze financial data and provide variance explanations as requested
Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities as needed
Review, code, and process vendor invoices and payments
Assist with AR invoicing, collections, and customer account reconciliations
Ensure proper documentation and approval of transactions
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Provide financial data to tax preparers and auditors
Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and procedures
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules
Work with accounting systems and Excel-based reports
Recommend process improvements where appropriate

Requirements:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor’s preferred)
2+ years of general accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and reconciliations)
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice to have:

Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
Exposure to ERP or accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Great Plains, SAP)
Prior experience supporting audits or tax preparation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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