Staff Accountant Job in Jenkintown, PA

Staff Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Staff Accountant who will support the Accounting Manager and CFO with day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting, bank reconciliations, financial statement review, and tax-related accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accrual and cash-basis journal entries as needed
• Review financial statements and investigate significant variances
• Collaborate with operations and accounts payable teams to ensure proper coding and account classifications
• Review accounts receivable activity and customer/resident ledgers
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare quarterly management reporting packages for lenders and stakeholders
• Process and reconcile mortgage statements
• Record and reconcile real estate taxes, school taxes, insurance expenses, and related payments
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Support accounting projects and ad hoc financial reporting requests

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and preparing journal entries
• Exposure to local, state, and federal tax filings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems
• Yardi experience is a plus but not required