What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at The Judge Group?
Our client is currently seeking a Staff Accountant:
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Blue Bell, PA (hybrid 2-3 days a week)
Employment Type: Short-term 3-4 month W2 contract (leave coverage)
About the Role
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This position reports directly to the Director of Global Financial Reporting and plays a key role in supporting our client's monthly financial close process. You will apply US GAAP principles to ensure accurate financial reporting and assist with routine and ad hoc accounting tasks.
This role requires strong attention to detail, ethical standards, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong work ethic, initiative, and a sense of urgency, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Post journal entries and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Classify and code transactions to appropriate accounts.
- Reconcile general ledger and bank accounts regularly; resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Assist in preparing monthly work papers and account analyses.
- Support the monthly financial close and consolidation process to produce US GAAP-compliant financial statements for U.S. and international operations.
- Help distribute monthly financial reporting packages and other departmental reports.
- Respond to internal and external auditor requests.
- Generate reports and provide financial/statistical analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Organize and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform special projects and analyses as directed by management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Experience: minimal experience required
- Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.
- Solid analytical skills and understanding of general ledger accounting.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office products.
- Proficiency in Oracle Fusion Suite of products.
- Experience with accounting software packages is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Salary : $32 - $36