Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a plastics manufacturing organization in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully onsite and suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys supporting daily financial operations across multiple functions. The position will contribute to reporting accuracy, transaction processing, audit readiness, and general ledger activity while working closely with the broader finance team.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to day-to-day accounting operations by assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll activities, and general ledger support.
• Help process payroll accurately, including entering and maintaining new employee information within payroll records.
• Assemble requested schedules, reports, and supporting files to aid internal or external audit preparation.
• Create and update routine financial reporting as well as special reports needed for management review.
• Maintain cash tracking records and support monitoring of cash activity through organized spreadsheets.
• Complete bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate balances.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with account reconciliations to support the integrity of the general ledger.
• Process manual payment activity, including check runs and other non-automated disbursements when needed.

• At least 1 year of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar finance role.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger processes.

• Experience supporting payroll administration and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return activities.

• Ability to perform reconciliations, prepare reports, and organize documentation for audits.

• Experience using Microsoft Great Plains Accounting or a comparable accounting system.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an onsite work environment.

If you are interested in being considered for this Staff Accountant position and you have the appropriate background, please apply online via the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Carrie, Dan or Aimee and please reference Job #03760-0013446908 when calling!

 

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