CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 21 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

East Penn is currently seeking a Corporate Accountant to support general accounting functions for the East Penn Manufacturing (EPM) and Logistics (LLC), and subsidiaries.  Primary responsibilities will include maintenance of the companies fixed assets including collaboration and coordination with the Manufacturing/Project Accounting team, Tax, and Subsidiaries.  In addition to maintenance of the asset subledger, the corporate accountant will prepare the related fixed asset journal entries and account reconciliation for the general ledger.  This role will also support financial reporting, and audit inquires for the EPM and LLC subsidiaries.

1. Review general ledger activities, purchased equipment and construction projects, and maintain the fixed assets register for these activities in SAGE Fixed Assets software.
2. Coordinate with Manufacturing/Project Accounting on start-up/capitalization of construction projects.
3. Prepare monthly general ledger entries to record capitalization, sale, retirement, or transfers of fixed assets in the Microsoft Dynamics BC general ledger.
4. Prepare and perform general ledger account reconciliations and roll-forwards of fixed assets for EPM and LLC.
5. Assist tax with inquiries or documentation requests for income and sales and use tax audits.
6. Coordinate with subsidiaries for the maintenance of subsidiary fixed assets in the SAGE Fixed Asset software.
7. Support the monthly financial reporting process including performance of major factors analysis for areas of responsibility.
8. Assists the finance department to provide documents as requested for the annual financial statement audit.
9. Other duties as requested 

Experience & Qualifications

        Recent college graduate to 1 to 2 years of accounting experience.

Education/Certification

                Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or other related field

Skills & Competencies

Required:

Moderate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook)

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Present a positive, professional image to others (internal and external, as applicable) and retain composure under occasionally stressful conditions

Ability to work independently and with a team.

Adhere to deadlines on a consistent basis

Pays close attention to detail

Must maintain a high level of confidentiality relating to corporate financial affairs

Preferred:

Experience with fixed asset accounting or construction in progress accounting

Experience with SAGE Fixed Assets a plus

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities