Staff Accountant
Bethlehem, PA
OraSure Technologies – Accounting /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
The Staff Accountant applies principles of accounting in order to ensure the integrity of corporate financial matters, publish financial reports on a timely and accurate basis, and maintain effective relations with all shareholders, employees, clients, suppliers and bankers with regard to all accounting issues.
Snapshot of Responsibilities
- Prepare and update daily journal entries, recurring entries, and monthly closing entries in general ledger.
- Performs monthly reconciliation and audit of general ledger accounts in order to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organization.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and credit card statements.
- Manage the fixed asset accounting process and records to ensure the proper controls over fixed assets, integrity of cash flow and provide a concise audit trail.
- Assist in the timely payment of all Federal, State, and Local tax obligations incurred by the company.
- Perform all the monthly accounting, including managing the accounts payable and account receivable process within Quickbooks for a newlyacquired subsidiary until subsidiary is merged into SAP.
- Provide support in the creation of new customer accounts within SAP on an as needed basis.
- Provide support when needed with Account Receivable, Invoicing and Accounts Payable.
- Support external audit process with the compilation of all requested documentation.
What You Bring:
- 4 year College Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required
- 2+ years of relevant accounting work experience.
- Competency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word). Advanced knowledge of MS Excel / Spreadsheets and PowerPoint / Presentations. Familiarity with SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
- The ability to create and effectively utilize spreadsheets is essential.
- Experience with Accounting Software, preferably SAP and Quickbooks.
- Ability to work both with others and independently.
- Demonstrated expertise in project and time management.
- Capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Financial Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing financial data, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to assess financial performance, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.
- General Accounting Knowledge: A strong understanding of accounting principles, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and the ability to prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports.
- Financial Reporting: Skill in preparing and maintaining financial reports, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Audit Support and Compliance: The capacity to assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and providing necessary documentation and support to auditors.
- Data Management and Software Proficiency: Proficiency in using accounting software and tools to manage financial data, track financial transactions, and maintain accurate records, along with expertise in spreadsheets and databases.
- A reliable and high-speed internet connection is necessary for seamless communication while working remotely.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $51,000 - $88,000 USD. In addition to base salary this position is eligible for participation in our annual bonus program. The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the position, based on our defined salary pay ranges. Our ranges are broad to account for differences in roles, performance, experience, skillsets, education and business needs and individual pay is determined by a variety of factors. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, as noted below.
