Staff Accountant

At District Partners, we connect great people with great opportunities, and we're excited to be partnering with a growing organization in search of an experienced Staff Accountant to join their team.

This is a hands-on accounting role with ownership of the day-to-day accounting cycle, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and multi-state sales and use tax. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently while partnering closely with the Controller on month-end close, reporting, and other accounting needs.

If you have a strong general ledger foundation, experience with QuickBooks Online, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, we'd love to connect.

What You'll Be Owning:

• Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
• Process the full AP cycle, including vendor invoice entry, three-way matching against purchase orders and project commitments, approval routing, and timely payment runs
• Manage AR billing, customer invoicing, application of payments, and collections follow-up on aged balances
• Maintain vendor and customer master records, including W-9 collection and 1099 preparation
• Track project-related costs and progress billings in coordination with project managers
• Bank Reconciliations and Cash
• Perform monthly reconciliations for all operating and project accounts
• Reconcile daily cash activity between bank accounts and QuickBooks Online
• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and ensure proper coding and receipt support
• Monitor daily cash position and assist with cash-flow reporting
• Sales and Use Tax
• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, including PA, NJ, and additional project-state jurisdictions as required
• Track taxability of equipment, project, and service revenue across jurisdictions and maintain exemption certificates
• Support nexus monitoring and registration in new states as the company's geographic footprint expands
• General Ledger and Close
• Record journal entries, accruals, and prepaid amortizations
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support a timely and accurate month-end close
• Assist the Controller with year-end audit and tax preparation support and external accountant requests
• Help maintain and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience covering AR/AP, bank reconciliations, and sales tax
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience preparing multi-state sales and use tax filings
• Solid understanding of GAAP and the full general ledger and month-end close cycle
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, energy, manufacturing, or another project-based industry
• Familiarity with job costing and percentage-of-completion or project-based revenue recognition
• Experience supporting an external audit

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) plan
• Opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial organization in an expanding industry
• Direct exposure to leadership and meaningful ownership within the accounting function