Accountant jobs in Reading, PA

This is an in office position.

Position Summary: The Accountant is responsible for billing various grants, performing general ledger account and bank statement reconciliation, preparing journal entries and financial statements, creating and maintaining periodic reporting, assisting with annual budgeting, compiling grant expenditure reporting, preparing statistical and financial reports, and maintaining records retention.

Essential Functions (Primary Duties):

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintains general ledge by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries.
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.
• Produces payroll by initiating computer processing, printing checks, and verifying finished product.
• Oversees accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepares financial statements and regulatory reporting documents.
• Maintains account balances and bank statements.
• Assists with audits and taxes.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Education/Relevant Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field. 3 to 5 plus years of demonstrated experience as an operational accountant.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Program
• Life Insurance