Staff Accountant
SolomonEdwards is a mission-driven organization located in Philadelphia, seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial processes. This role offers strong exposure to transactional accounting, cash management, and month-end activities, making it a great opportunity for someone early in their career looking to grow within a collaborative finance team.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Record daily cash activity, including various revenue streams and incoming payments
- Reconcile corporate card activity and support expense tracking compliance
- Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger account reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Monitor assigned cash accounts and assist with bank reconciliations
- Track outstanding receivables and follow up on open items
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies
- Assist with audit preparation and required financial documentation
- Support compliance reporting and internal control processes
- Contribute to process improvements and special projects as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups; macros a plus)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
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