Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. This onsite role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working through accounts payable activity, cash processes, and account reconciliations in a structured office setting. The ideal candidate brings solid spreadsheet skills, practical general ledger experience, and the ability to contribute accurately during regular business hours.

Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts payable transactions and help ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and on time.
• Record journal entries and maintain organized supporting documentation for routine accounting activity.
• Perform cash-related accounting tasks, including tracking receipts and assisting with daily or periodic cash balancing.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving variances promptly.
• Support general ledger maintenance by reviewing financial data for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparing information needed for filings and internal review.
• Contribute to month-end accounting work by organizing schedules, updating records, and helping close out assigned accounts.
• Use Excel to analyze financial information, prepare reconciliations, and create clear accounting support files.
• Work within accounting systems such as Oracle JDE when applicable to complete assigned financial processing tasks.• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting support role.
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, cash accounting, and account reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with journal entries and general ledger activity.
• Exposure to corporate tax, sales tax, or related compliance support work.
• Experience using Oracle JDE is preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania during regular business hours.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage assigned work accurately in a contract environment.