Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
$55,000 - $60,000

About the Company and Opportunity:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing and industrial organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Serving customers across multiple markets, the company has built a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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• Join a stable and growing organization with a long-standing industry presence
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• Work alongside an experienced accounting team with supportive leadership
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• Gain exposure to tax compliance, general ledger accounting, fixed assets, and month-end close activities
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• Enjoy a diverse role with opportunities to expand your accounting knowledge and skills
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• Collaborative, team-oriented environment that values employee development and career growth
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• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working across multiple areas of the accounting function
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Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:

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• Prepare and file sales, use, and franchise tax returns across multiple states and local jurisdictions
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• The Accounting Assistant will research tax requirements and assist with registrations in new jurisdictions as needed
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• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process
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• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses
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• The Accounting Assistant will complete bank reconciliations and maintain petty cash records
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• Track fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation expense
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• Assist with year-end audit requests and support auditor inquiries
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• Prepare and support annual 1099 reporting requirements
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• The Accounting Assistant will provide backup support for Accounts Receivable functions, including cash application, customer payment posting, invoice adjustments, and new account setup
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• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and credit card reconciliations
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• The Accounting Assistant will assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned
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Preferred Qualifications of the Accounting Assistant Role:

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• 5+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment
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• Experience preparing sales and use tax filings preferred
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• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close procedures
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• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
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• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
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