Staff Accountant

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location

Bellefonte, PA

Employment Type

Full-time

Pay

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, investment accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Take ownership of assigned portions of the monthly close process while ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Aid in the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist in developing annual operating budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses and identify financial trends.
• Research accounting issues and recommend process improvements.
• Aid in the preparation of financial information for executive management, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Support the development of financial dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare documentation for tax filings and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and assist in documenting accounting policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Aid in restricted fund accounting and grant reporting, as applicable.
• Participate in the implementation and optimization of a modern cloud-based ERP and financial reporting system.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation and technology.
• Assist with improving data integrity, reporting capabilities, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support the organization’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives through continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Two to five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting financial system implementations and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

A mission-driven, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment.

Opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a growing and modernizing organization.

Direct mentorship from the Chief Financial Officer and exposure to executive leadership.

Hands-on experience with budgeting, financial reporting, investments, commercial real estate, and organizational strategy.

Opportunity to participate in the implementation of modern financial systems and digital transformation initiatives.

Competitive salary and benefits package.