Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | firstPRO, Inc

The Tone:
This is a hybrid opportunity at firstPRO, Inc, located in the Philadelphia, PA area, offering a flexible work arrangement of 2-3 days onsite. This role supports a growing team within a large professional services organization, contributing directly to their financial stability and operational efficiency. The position is an excellent fit for individuals seeking to build upon 1-2+ years of accounting experience, particularly those with a background or interest in the non-profit sector. As a key contributor, you will help maintain meticulous financial records and support crucial accounting processes, playing a vital part in the organization’s success and ensuring compliance with financial standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career Accountant
• Location: Hybrid – Philadelphia, PA (2-3 days onsite)
• Mission: This Staff Accountant will be instrumental in supporting the financial operations of a large professional services organization, specifically managing general ledger activities, facilitating accurate reconciliations, and contributing to specialized grant accounting functions to ensure financial integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Tech Stack: Accounting systems, Advanced Excel (including vlookups and pivot tables)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cash & Ledger Management: You will actively prepare and process all incoming bank deposits, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and timely processing of funds. Concurrently, you will provide crucial assistance with performing detailed account reconciliations and preparing accurate journal entries to uphold the integrity and balance of the general ledger system.
• Grant Accounting Oversight: You will contribute significantly to specialized grant accounting functions, which includes assisting with the tracking, reporting, and compliance aspects to ensure all grant-related financial activities are managed precisely according to stipulations.
• Expenditure & Invoice Processing: You will efficiently enter and accurately code invoices into the financial system, playing a key role in supporting accounts payable processes and ensuring that all organizational expenditures are correctly categorized and tracked.
• Discrepancy Resolution: You will proactively research and diligently resolve any identified accounting discrepancies, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all financial data across statements and reports to maintain financial transparency.
• Audit & Management Reporting: You will be responsible for preparing essential documentation and comprehensive reports needed for the annual year-end audit, as well as generating insightful Excel reports for management’s strategic analysis and decision-making processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires an Early-Level professional with demonstrated core domain knowledge in general ledger accounting principles and best practices, ready to apply foundational financial understanding within a professional services environment.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience is essential, showcasing practical application of accounting concepts in a work setting.
• Skills: You must possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically demonstrating the ability to efficiently utilize functions such as vlookups and pivot tables. Furthermore, meticulous accuracy and unwavering attention to detail are critical for all financial tasks.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred, providing a strong theoretical foundation. Additionally, prior experience within the non-profit industry would be a significant advantage, offering relevant contextual understanding.