Accounting Associate Jobs in Pennsylvania

INTRODUCTION

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Associate supports the day-to-day financial operations of multiple client schools by ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and on time. This role is responsible for transactional accounting activities including cash receipts, payroll accounting support, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record maintenance.

Working closely with other accounting and other finance team members, the Accounting Associate helps maintain the integrity of financial data and supports month-end and year-end accounting processes. While this position contributes to the accuracy of financial records, it does not have primary responsibility for general ledger ownership, financial statement preparation, budgeting, or overall client financial management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Transactional Accounting Support:

• Process and record routine financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare and enter recurring and standard journal entries as assigned.
• Record payroll-related accounting transactions and maintain supporting schedules.
• Process cash receipts, deposits, and other banking transactions.
• Ensure transactions are entered accurately and within established deadlines.

2. Reconciliations and Financial Operations:

• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and maintain supporting expenditure documentation.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
• Assist in maintaining payroll accrual schedules and benefit tracking reports.
• Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified with the appropriate state-level chart of accounts.
• Support internal controls and accounting procedures related to cash management and reconciliations.

3. Month-End and Year-End Support:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for financial reporting.
• Support audit requests by gathering and organizing required documentation.
• Assist with annual financial reporting and other compliance-related activities as assigned.

4. Operational Support:

• Collaborate with other accountants and finance team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow processes.
• Support special projects and other finance initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 0–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related experience.
• Experience with general ledger systems, bank reconciliations, or financial recordkeeping preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
• School, nonprofit, or governmental accounting experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Working knowledge of debits, credits, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

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• Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
• Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
• Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
• Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
• Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.

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