Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Business Support, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Depreciation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Analysis, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Income Statements, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Team Player, Vlookups
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
22 days ago

Staff Accountant

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19154 (Onsite)

Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a reputable organization in search of a Staff Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Staff Accountant or an individual recently promoted into a Senior Accountant role who is looking to expand their responsibilities and gain exposure to a variety of corporate accounting functions. The organization offers a collaborative culture and strong potential for long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and account reclassifications

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities

  • Perform freight accounting, including expense analysis, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting

  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation

  • Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and procedures

  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

  • Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and explain significant variances

  • Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules

  • Support multi-entity accounting and consolidation activities

  • Collaborate with operations, logistics, tax, and other business partners to ensure accurate financial reporting

  • Assist with external audit requests and year-end reporting requirements

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies

  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 2-5+ years of accounting experience

  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting

  • Experience participating in month-end close activities

  • Fixed asset accounting experience preferred

  • Experience with freight, inventory, or distribution accounting is a plus

  • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data analysis

  • Experience working with ERP systems

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $75,000 to $80,000 and benefits may include M/D/V.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Cassandra Coakley

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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