Skills: The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of accounting experience which includes analysis and reporting duties. The candidate should also possess a *BA/BS in Accounting/Finance, *MBA or CPA preferred. Strong technical skills in Microsoft Access and Excel are also needed. GPA 3.0> REQUIRED

Description: This Philadelphia headquartered company is seeking a strong Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is a new opening due to growth. This is a unique opportunity to work with a world class team of accounting professionals in an expanding department. The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager who is a CPA that is interested in mentoring the right candidate for succession planning! The staff accountant will provide management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts as well as preparing financial statements.

Duties:

* Assists in Preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.

* Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.

* Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.

* Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.

* Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.

* Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

This company offers competitive base salary, and is bonus eligible. Benefits include paid vacation, healthcare, dental,vision, and continuing education as well as tuition reimbursement programs. The staff opening is is visible to management and provides advancement opportunities.