Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Pay Rate: $65,000-75,000

Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM

Reports To: Controller / Accounting Manager

Position Summary

PeopleShare is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our clients growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment and experience supporting accounting activities related to international shipping and global trade operations. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, managing inventory and cost accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with domestic and international accounting requirements.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and possess a solid understanding of inventory accounting, supply chain transactions, and international business operations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and valuation reviews.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, labor utilization, and production-related expenses.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor inventory movements and coordinate with operations, purchasing, and logistics departments.
• Support accounting related to international shipments, including freight costs, duties, tariffs, customs fees, and foreign vendor transactions.
• Reconcile international shipping and logistics expenses and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in managing foreign currency transactions and related accounting entries.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with international shipping, import/export transactions, logistics accounting, customs duties, tariffs, and freight expense accounting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs in Pennsylvania (PA) - King of Prussia, Center City Philadelphia, West Chester, Norristown, Conshohocken, Horsham, Lansdale, Montgomeryville, Hatboro, Wayne, Malvern, Media, Plymouth Meeting, Exton, Collegeville, Oaks, Phoenixville, Royersford, Pottstown, Media, Chester, and the Main Line. We have openings for receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections agent, call center, administrative assistant, paralegal, legal admin, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, Contract Accounting Specialist, payroll specialist, file clerk, program manager, account manager, client account representative, warehouse, assembly, production, forklift, machine operators, maintenance mechanics and office managers.

PeopleShare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PeopleShare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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