Junior Accountant

Berkheimer Business Services provides financial, accounting, compliance auditing, planning and analysis to our internal customers. We are currently seeking a motivated and analytical individual to join our team as a Junior Accountant in our Pen Argyl, PA office!  This entry-level opportunity is a great way to begin your career, while gaining valuable work experience in the field! 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Junior Accountant plays a key role within the Corporate Accounting team, supporting daily bookkeeping, payroll processing, reconciliations, and general administrative accounting functions. This role ensures accurate financial records, resolves accounting discrepancies, and maintains internal controls and procedures for the company and its small clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Maintain cash balance control records
• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, including deposits and payments
• Set up and manage customer and vendor accounts in AR/AP systems
• Post and reconcile transactions across various accounting systems

SCHEDULE + WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM
• Location: On-site in our Pen Argyl, PA office
• Flexibility: Following an initial training period (~4 months), hybrid (office/remote) schedule is available based on performance and business needed

PAY + BENEFITS:

• Pay Rate: $19.00 - $22.00/hour, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Generous PTO – Holidays, vacation, sick & personal days
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• Preparation of Wills
• Optional pet insurance

The successful candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and dependable, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures. They are comfortable managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working with a high degree of accuracy. 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent from a four-year college. 
• Minimum 0-1 year related experience and/or training; 
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer literacy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system is desired

Berkheimer Business Services is an equal opportunity employer and offers a friendly work environment with great work/life balance. All positions are subject to a successful background check, including professional references.