Staff Accountant I

A leading Berks County Non-Profit employer is seeking a Staff Accountant for their Fiscal Department. This is an exciting “foot in the door” opportunity to join a well-established company. If you have general accounting experience and would like to become part of an organization with a history of promoting internally, we would like to speak with you in more detail! Candidates with a high school diploma and at least two years post-graduate work at an accredited business school or college with an emphasis on bookkeeping and accounting or a high school diploma and two years’ experience in bookkeeping will be considered. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word) is required.

This hourly position is responsible for administrative and secretarial duties in the Fiscal Department as well as assisting with bookkeeping and accounting work. The Staff Accountant I will also be responsible for maintaining files and providing support to the department. Exceptional judgment, initiative, discretion, and tact are expected. The Staff Accountant I must demonstrate a willingness and ability to gain proficiency in the database used by the Fiscal Department. Over time, this position is expected to oversee the bookkeeping and accounting functions of the department. EOE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll & Benefits Coordinator with data entry, mailings, paycheck delivery and other payroll-related responsibilities
• Prepare monthly financial reports as requested by the CFO
• Compile and submit quarterly reports as requested by the CFO
• Prepare Bank account reconciliations
• Maintain corporate petty cash and reconciliations
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, scheduling meetings, maintaining CFO appointment calendar, typing, filing, photocopying, note taking, and other duties for CFO and others in the Fiscal Department
• Assist Controller with data entry, filing, and account reconciliation
• Maintain corporate vehicle fleet master list and vehicle registrations
• Coordinate ordering of office supplies and equipment
• File Safety Committee application with state of PA

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• Accounting: 1 year