Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support accounts payable, expense reporting, and purchasing card activity in Reading, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, resolving payment issues, and working across multiple accounting systems. The role will contribute to day-to-day transactional accounting while helping ensure timely processing, policy compliance, and dependable financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices, employee expense submissions, and purchasing card transactions with accuracy and according to established timelines.

- Review charges for proper account coding, required approvals, and supporting documentation before posting items in the accounting system.

- Reconcile accounts payable balances, employee expense activity, and card statements to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items promptly.

- Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and other approved disbursement methods, while maintaining complete records.

- Support month-end accounting tasks by recording accruals, organizing backup documentation, and assisting with account analysis.

- Work within ERP, Concur, ADP, and related financial platforms to enter, track, and validate accounting data.

- Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding invoice status, expense reports, payment details, and account discrepancies clearly and courteously.

- Assist with audit requests by compiling documentation, validating transaction history, and helping maintain strong financial controls. Requirements - Experience in accounts payable, staff accounting, or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of account coding, invoice processing, and core accounting functions within a business environment.

- Proficiency with accounting software, ERP platforms, and expense management tools such as Concur.

- Familiarity with ADP financial systems, ACH payments, accrual accounting, and payable invoice workflows.

- Ability to review financial transactions carefully, detect inconsistencies, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

- Effective communication skills for coordinating with employees, vendors, and internal finance partners.

- Previous exposure to audit support, reconciliations, and documentation control is preferred.

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