Staff Accountant

About

Actalent has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant at our East Coast Corporate office in Hanover, MD.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, which are directly related to the management and general business operations of the organization and its customers. The position also prepares and enters monthly journal entries, processes accounts receivable adjustments, and assists with annual audit. The position has the authority to formulate, interpret, and implement accounting policies and procedures, and to negotiate and resolve accounting issues. A qualified candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to get to the root cause of issues with moderate guidance and must be extremely detail‑oriented and organized. The individual also needs to be professional, accountable, and action‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, including bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and various other assets and liabilities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Process accounts receivable adjustments and consult with the A/R teams on the proper accounting treatment and documentation.
• Maintain accounting process documentation, updating it as needed to reflect changes in accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with annual audit and provide audit support and documentation as requested by external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Ability to work through and solve problems
• Ability to take ownership of assigned duties
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, innovation, and urgency
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Compensation

• Target Salary: $51,000 – $65,000
• Bonus potential: $1,000 quarterly

Schedule

• Full Time | Permanent
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Primary Caregiver/Parental Leave)