Overview

As a General Accountant, you’ll keep financial records accurate, prepare clear reports, and support sound decisions across the organization. You’ll manage general ledger activity, reconcile accounts, and apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements with care.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and financial statements using accrual accounting, double-entry bookkeeping, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Maintain general ledger accounts; complete bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial analysis; interpret results and write concise financial reports. Tax Compliance – Handle sales tax (PA state and federal), payroll taxes, and ensure timely filing and remittance Use accounting software and spreadsheets to analyze data, including Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks. Maintain financial compliance and support audits, regulatory compliance accounting Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to bridge finance and operations, collaborative and team oriented skills Variance Analysis – Investigate and report differences between standard and actual costs (e.g., material usage, labor efficiency) Inventory Management – Oversee inventory valuation, reconcile perpetual records with physical counts, and identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving stock Cost Accounting – Develop and maintain standard costs for products, tracking direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead Work in Progress (WIP) Tracking – Monitor WIP costs and ensure accurate allocation of costs across production stages Accounts Payable/Receivable – Manage vendor payments, customer invoices, and receivables aging Internal Controls – Implement and monitor financial controls to prevent fraud and ensure data integrity Regulatory Compliance – Ensure adherence to Pennsylvania business laws, manufacturing safety regulations, and industry-specific financial rules Process Improvement – Streamline accounting workflows and integrate operational data with financial systems Skills Essential: Accounting and finance experience; accounting, corporate accounting, financial accounting, general ledger accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation. Essential: Account analysis, financial concepts and acumen, debits and credits, account reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation, and balance sheet reconciliation. Essential: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet skills, Excel data analysis, and familiarity with financial software and accounting software. Preferred: QuickBooks, public accounting, corporate finance, private equity, and mentoring experience. Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home Work Location: In person