Staff Accountant

Associated Builders and Contractors of Eastern Pennsylvania is seeking to add a Staff Accountant to their team.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including handling essential financial activities, accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset management, account reconciliations, payroll and administrative support to multiple team members, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for recording daily financial transactions, including both receipts and payments. This includes maintaining accurate ledgers and journals to ensure all transactions are properly documented.
• Processing and verifying invoices, making sure payments are charged to the correct accounts, and managing the collection of payments from clients or partners.
• Maintains detailed records of fixed assets, overseeing acquisitions, depreciation schedules, and disposals to support accurate financial reporting and asset management.
• Runs payroll for employees and instructors, ensuring that all benefit deductions and tax withholdings are accurately recorded.
• Assistance with month-end and year-end closing processes is expected, along with the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and reports for management.
• Supports the preparation of annual budgets and monitors financial performance against established budgets and forecasts.
• Providing support to external auditors by gathering required documentation and preparing account information is a key part of this role.
• Assist team members, welcome guests, answer calls, help with set-up and clean-up for classes and events, and complete other assigned tasks.

The above requirements are representative of minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the individual will possess the ability and aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

Educational and Other Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, with relevant work experience also valued.
2. A minimum of 3 years’ Nonprofit accounting expertise is a plus.
3. Strong knowledge of general ledger, reconciliations, month-end closing, revenue recognition, chart of accounts, and balance sheet, is required.
4. Proficient in Excel and QuickBooks Online and experience with financial reporting.
5. Strong analytical abilities are necessary to identify and resolve financial discrepancies effectively.
6. Excellent problem-solving abilities, meticulous record-keeping and a detail-oriented approach are vital for maintaining accuracy in financial records.
7. Skilled in written and verbal communication, effective deadline management, and proactive teamwork to support organizational objectives

Benefits

1. Staff Development
2. Employer paid healthcare and dental
3. Life insurance benefit after 1 year
4. Employer paid short-term disability after 1 year
5. 12 Paid Holidays
6. 401k plan

Schedule
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings.

About ABC Eastern Pennsylvania
Associated Builders and Contractors of Eastern Pennsylvania is committed to developing the next generation of skilled construction professionals through comprehensive apprenticeship and training programs. We work with employers, unions, and educational institutions to provide high-quality training that meets industry needs and creates opportunities for individuals in the construction trades.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace.