Staff Accountant II

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.

We are looking for a talented Staff Accountant II to join our team at our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Hybrid: 3 days in our Blue Bell, PA headquarters, 2 days remote

This position requires specialized knowledge and skills, gained through education and experience, to apply US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and support IPS's monthly financial close process.

In this role, you'll demonstrate professional standards, ethical principles, and attention to detail while handling routine and ad hoc accounting support functions. Other valued attributes that we are seeking are a strong work ethic, initiative, and consistent performance with a sense of urgency and commitment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Posts journal entries
• Classifies and codes transactions to appropriate accounts
• Reconciliation of general ledger and bank accounts in accordance with predetermined standards on a routine basis
• Takes the necessary steps to adjust any discrepancies
• Assists with the preparation of monthly work papers and other account analyses
• Assists with the Monthly Financial Close process and includes the monthly consolidation process to produce US GAAP-compliant financial statements for US and Foreign Operations
• Assists with the distribution of Monthly Financial Reporting Packages and other reports or analyses generated by the department
• Assists with internal/external auditor information requests
• Creates reports as requested and provides statistical and financial analysis of the data so key staff can make strategic conclusions
• Organizes, manages, and tracks multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

The salary offered for this role is between $77,250 and $103,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• 3-5 years of corporate accounting experience in a mid-size to large company

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Experience with ERP systems

• Experience with accrual-based general ledger management, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and MS Query
• Strong analytical skills and solid knowledge of general ledger accounting

• Highly reliable with strong organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to efficiently interact with internal and external contacts

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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