Staff Accountant

About the role

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address: 1000 S. 2nd Street

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Responsible for preparing journal entries and reconciliations for approval by the Accounting Manager.
• Prepare internal and/or external reporting to support business owners to ensure appropriate financial statement disclosure.
• Assist Management with system implementations and testing.
• Prepare analysis for Management and external auditors for quarterly and Annual analytical reviews.
• Keep position procedure documentation up to date.
• Communicate with vendors and internal associates to answer questions and resolve issues, including reconciliation and auditing of company records.
• Investigate and analyze discrepancies and recommend issue resolution. Escalates as needed.
• Prepare and run various daily, weekly and monthly reports; sort and distribute for use as necessary.
• Assist with Company projects as assigned. Expected to cross-train in multiple department positions.
• Develop reporting for internal or external use as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

4 Year Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, preferred, other business degrees considered.

Senior Staff Accountant Criteria

• 3+ years of experience in a field of accounting
• Previous experience as a staff accountant preferred.
• Ability to identify financial issues and propose resolution to management.
• Display the skills to operate and lead the department in manager absence.
• Act as a role model and provide guidance to staff accountants and clerical staff.
• Advanced spreadsheet/database/computer knowledge.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other associates.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

The following qualities are required

• Ability to pass drug test.
• Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate initiative in understanding process flows and internal controls.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members.

• Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
• No certifications, licenses, and/or registrations are required for this position

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate is:

• Regularly required to do the following activities:
• Remain seated in a normal position for long periods.
• Sit at a desk or table with some walking, standing, bending, stooping, or carrying of light objects.
• Talk and hear; verbally express ideas and impart information or instructions.
• Perform continuous operation of a personal computer for four hours or more.
• Use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects and/or operate equipment.
• Occasionally required to do the following activities:
• Stand dynamically for long periods without a break.
• Stand statically for long periods without a break.
• Walk about.
• Twist upper torso.
• Reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Bend upper torso and reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Lift up to ten (10) pounds and carry a distance of five (5) feet.
• Push and/or pull up to ten (10) pounds a distance of fifty (50) feet.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The associate is regularly exposed to indoor conditions with a moderate noise level.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Sunbury, PA.
• Telework: There is an opportunity for hybrid remote work upon completion of an evaluation per department expectations.