Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Staff Accountant
Location:
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Pay Rate: $65,
Hours:
Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM
Reports To:
Controller / Accounting Manager
People Share is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our clients growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment and experience supporting accounting activities related to international shipping and global trade operations. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, managing inventory and cost accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with domestic and international accounting requirements.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and possess a solid understanding of inventory accounting, supply chain transactions, and international business operations.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Support inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and valuation reviews.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, labor utilization, and production-related expenses.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor inventory movements and coordinate with operations, purchasing, and logistics departments.
- Support accounting related to international shipments, including freight costs, duties, tariffs, customs fees, and foreign vendor transactions.
- Reconcile international shipping and logistics expenses and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist in managing foreign currency transactions and related accounting entries.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with international shipping, import/export transactions, logistics accounting, customs duties, tariffs, and freight expense accounting.
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