Staff Accountant

Job Overview

Staff Accountant
New Castle School of Trades, an 81-year-old Trade School with a proven history of helping graduates attain successful career opportunities, is seeking a staff accountant for our team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with Monthly P&L Statements for multiple locations.
• Maintenance of Working Papers.
• Revenue Calculations.
• Bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Cash receipts.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

We offer:

· Paid time off and holidays.

· Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

· Health/Dental and Ancillary Benefits

· 401(k) with Discretionary Company Match.

Bachelor’s degree required

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of Sage 100 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards such as GAAP.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to verify the integrity of financial data.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing and payment management using systems like Paychex, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, or Ceridian.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including general ledger reconciliation using software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
• Support payroll management tasks by processing payroll data through systems like Workday or ADP while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions through data entry and double-entry bookkeeping practices.
• Collaborate on internal audits related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance and prepare documentation for external audits.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience in corporate accounting or governmental accounting environments.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; experience with Workday or UltiPro is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and technical accounting standards.
• Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Kronos and experience with tax compliance procedures.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy; proficiency in 10-key typing is preferred.
• Ability to perform account reconciliation, analyze financial data, and prepare detailed reports efficiently.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting practices is advantageous but not required. Join us as a Staff Accountant and become an integral part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining impeccable financial integrity while supporting organizational growth!

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000