Job Title:
Staff Accountant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Allentown, PA
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
A growing industrial manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This organization operates within a highly engineered product environment and is part of a larger, well-established parent group, offering both stability and growth potential.This position will work closely with leadership and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting processes, analyzing manufacturing costs, and helping drive operational efficiency across the business.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and reconcile the general ledgerPrepare journal entries and assist with month-end closeSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportingPerform bank and balance sheet reconciliationsAnalyze manufacturing and operational costsPartner with operations teams to monitor inventory and production-related expensesAssist with AP, AR, invoicing, and collections activitiesSupport internal and external audit processesHelp strengthen internal controls and accounting proceduresAssist with ad hoc finance and accounting projects as neededWhat They're Looking For:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance1+ years of accounting experienceManufacturing industry exposure strongly preferredStrong Excel and financial analysis skillsExperience with ERP/accounting systemsDetail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and collaboration skillsWhy This Opportunity Stands Out:Stable organization with backing from a larger corporate groupOpportunity to work closely with leadership and operationsVisible role with broad exposure across accounting and financeGrowing company within a specialized manufacturing nicheTeam-oriented culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement