Accounting Clerk

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: The key role of an employee who works as an Accounting Clerk is to ensure that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.

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  Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries and month end accruals.
• Prepares & file sales and use tax returns.
• Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Perform Financial analysis.
• Review monthly P&L and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Assist with the month-end closing process adhering to strict deadlines.
• Provide back-up and support to the Finance Team
• Takes the initiative and seeks process improvement opportunities within assigned responsibilities.
• Completes other duties as assigned to meet accounting department responsibilities.

All other duties as assigned

EEO Statement:

Penn Terminals, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or membership in any other legally protected class. None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation; illegal preferences or discrimination based up non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 or more years of recent Corporate Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, with advanced level of Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thorough understanding of basic accounting concepts, procedures, reconciliation processes and financial statements.

• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize tasks and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Team Leadership abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Ability to flex schedule to support business demands (may include weekend work)
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing.

Must be willing to accept new duties as business needs and the role evolve

• Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Judgment—the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Additional Details

Location: Eddystone, PA – 1 day remote, 4 days on-site