Accounting Assistant

Location: Cranberry Township

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Accounting Assistant
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
$55,000 - $60,000
About the Company and Opportunity:
Our client is a well-established manufacturing and industrial organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Serving customers across multiple markets, the company has built a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a stable and growing organization with a long-standing industry presence
• Work alongside an experienced accounting team with supportive leadership
• Gain exposure to tax compliance, general ledger accounting, fixed assets, and month-end close activities
• Enjoy a diverse role with opportunities to expand your accounting knowledge and skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment that values employee development and career growth
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working across multiple areas of the accounting function

Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file sales, use, and franchise tax returns across multiple states and local jurisdictions
• The Accounting Assistant will research tax requirements and assist with registrations in new jurisdictions as needed
• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses
• The Accounting Assistant will complete bank reconciliations and maintain petty cash records
• Track fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation expense
• Assist with year-end audit requests and support auditor inquiries
• Prepare and support annual 1099 reporting requirements
• The Accounting Assistant will provide backup support for Accounts Receivable functions, including cash application, customer payment posting, invoice adjustments, and new account setup
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and credit card reconciliations
• The Accounting Assistant will assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications of the Accounting Assistant Role:

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment
• Experience preparing sales and use tax filings preferred
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close procedures
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

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