Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

We are looking for an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day financial operations at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania location. This position plays an important role in keeping accounting records accurate, processing transactions efficiently, and helping the team meet reporting deadlines. The ideal candidate brings practical experience across core accounting activities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in the general ledger and review account activity to confirm balances are complete and accurate.
• Process vendor invoices and payment batches while ensuring accounts payable entries are properly documented and validated.
• Manage receivable activity by posting customer payments, reviewing account discrepancies, and making necessary corrections or adjustments.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances, assist with credit-related activity, and support collection efforts to maintain healthy account status.
• Provide assistance with weekly payroll processing for hourly employees and help maintain related payroll records.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing supporting information and assisting with plant financial reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and share routine reports that highlight financial exceptions, discrepancies, or unusual activity for leadership review.
• Organize and maintain accounting, payroll, and administrative records in accordance with company retention standards.
• Provide administrative support through document management, file retrieval, correspondence handling, and other office coordination tasks.
• Respond to corporate reporting requests and recurring filing requirements while tracking deadlines to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting or business office setting with exposure to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll functions.
• Experience working with computerized accounting or payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting practices and financial recordkeeping procedures.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, invoice processing, QuickBooks, or related financial systems is preferred.