Staff Accountant - York, PA

Staff Accountant - York, PAIntertek is searching for a Staff Accountant to join our GL team in the York, PA office. The Staff Accountant provides financial information and reports by primarily preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with monthly and year-end closings, as well as maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.What you'll do:Prepare journal entriesComplete general ledger operationsMonthly/quarterly/yearly closings and preparation of monthly financial statementsPrepare analysis of accounts as requestedReconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts, including maintaining and coordinating a control sheet of balance sheet reconciliation progress and next stepsMonitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differencesAssist with preparation for and coordination of the audit processAssist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and proceduresUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and staying abreast of authoritative updates and pronouncementsAccomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as neededOther accounting and finance related special projects as directed by superiorsResearch, pay, and journalize property tax invoices, while coordinating with Tax team for renditions filingWhat it takes to be successful in this role:Accounting degree required; minimum 3 years experienceDemonstration of technical accounting skillsTimely – meets deadlines as necessaryExperience with various type of reporting and presentation of dataExtreme attention to detailWorking knowledge of US GAAPUnderstanding of confidentiality, coordination, thoroughness, quality focus, objectivityGeneral computer and ERP systems skillsIntermediate Excel skills are requiredWorking knowledge of Lawson, PeopleSoft and COGNOS is highly preferredModel Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right wayBe aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at workAbility to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlinesMust be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time managementAbility to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formatsMust possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job dutiesMust be customer focused and quality drivenAbility to travel as business needs dictatePreferred advanced Excel skillsPreferred Requirements and Qualifications:Related degrees in Business or Finance fields are also acceptable, if accompanied with relevant work experience