Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This position will play a central role in monthly close activities, support the annual financial audit process, and contribute to priority accounting and finance initiatives that strengthen team performance. The right candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to take on increased leadership responsibility over time.

Responsibilities:

• Lead key components of the month-end close process, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of general ledger activity and supporting documentation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to coordinate schedules, provide requested materials, and help facilitate the annual audit.

• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including supporting filings, reconciliations, and compliance-related documentation.

• Analyze account balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to improve the accuracy of financial reporting.

• Contribute to higher-level finance and accounting projects aimed at improving processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.

• Support ongoing enhancements within accounting workflows and systems as part of broader team improvement efforts.

• Build a strong foundation for future leadership by collaborating across the department and helping drive best practices in accounting operations.

• Experience performing month-end close tasks within a corporate accounting environment.

• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

• Background supporting financial audits and responding to audit-related requests with organized documentation.

• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support responsibilities.

• Ability to review financial information critically, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with finance and cross-functional teams.

Apply online today, or for immediate consideration, call Robert Half at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com!