Staff Accountant | Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting at America At Work (Lancaster, PA)
America At Work· Lancaster, PA· $47k–$55k·
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Job description
About the Opportunity
America At Work is recruiting a Staff Accountant for an established financial services organization in Lancaster, PA. We're seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, account reconciliations, general ledger transactions, and financial reporting. This opportunity may be particularly attractive to an experienced Bookkeeper, Accounting Specialist, or Fiscal Specialist ready to expand their accounting responsibilities.
What You'll Do
- Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger accounts.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
- Support monthly and year-end financial closing activities.
- Assist with financial statements and management reports.
- Track and reconcile loan-related financial transactions.
- Review accounting discrepancies and maintain supporting documentation.
- Assist with audits and routine accounting compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
- Ability to work full-time, on-site in Lancaster, PA.
A Plus, But Not Required
Experience in nonprofit accounting, banking, lending, credit unions, or community development organizations.
Apply Today If you're an experienced Bookkeeper, Accounting Specialist, Fiscal Specialist, or Staff Accountant looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. “Join a mission-driven financial services organization supporting businesses and communities throughout Pennsylvania.”
Why work at America At Work
- Culture Highlights: Small, tight‑knit team with a founder deeply embedded in the local community. Emphasis on diversity and connecting talent from underrepresented groups.
- Remote/Hybrid/ Office: All current open positions are on‑site, located in Boston, Reading (PA), Harrisburg, Lancaster, Blaine (WA), and other US cities. No remote‑first policy indicated.
- Notable Perks: Not publicly detailed. The firm uses AI tools to support resume review and candidate assessment, but final hiring decisions are human‑driven.
- Engineering Culture: The company is a staffing firm, not a tech product company; technical roles are filled for clients, not internally.