Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. This onsite role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working through accounts payable activity, cash processes, and account reconciliations in a structured office setting. The ideal candidate brings solid spreadsheet skills, practical general ledger experience, and the ability to contribute accurately during regular business hours.

Responsibilities:

- Manage accounts payable transactions and help ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and on time.

- Record journal entries and maintain organized supporting documentation for routine accounting activity.

- Perform cash-related accounting tasks, including tracking receipts and assisting with daily or periodic cash balancing.

- Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving variances promptly.

- Support general ledger maintenance by reviewing financial data for completeness and accuracy.

- Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparing information needed for filings and internal review.

- Contribute to month-end accounting work by organizing schedules, updating records, and helping close out assigned accounts.

- Use Excel to analyze financial information, prepare reconciliations, and create clear accounting support files.

- Work within accounting systems such as Oracle JDE when applicable to complete assigned financial processing tasks. Requirements - Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting support role.

- Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets and financial data.

- Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, cash accounting, and account reconciliation processes.

- Familiarity with journal entries and general ledger activity.

- Exposure to corporate tax, sales tax, or related compliance support work.

- Experience using Oracle JDE is preferred.

- Ability to work onsite in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania during regular business hours.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage assigned work accurately in a contract environment.

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