American Philatelic Society

Job Announcement: Staff Accountant

Position:         Staff Accountant

Reports to:      Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Location:         Bellefonte, PA

Type:               Full Time Exempt

General Responsibilities:

The American Philatelic Society, the world’s largest non-profit, stamp collecting organization is seeking a Staff Accountant.  This position will assist the CAO with the maintenance of the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library accounting systems that includes, but is not limited to the general ledger, revenue/receivables, and disbursements/payables accounting cycles.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of the accounting process, exhibit a strong attention to detail, and be willing to be a team player.

Required Experience/Skills:

• 3-5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Access
• Knowledge of general ledger process
• Experience with PayPal processing
• Demonstration of attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, this is a deadline-driven position

Desired Experience/Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting software
• Associate Degree in accounting/business
• Ability to work in a small office environment

This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and will work at our headquarters in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Salary range is dependent on qualifications and other factors.

To guarantee consideration, please send a cover letter, resume, and a salary history to Jeff Krantweiss, Chief Administrative Officer, at [email protected].

Position available immediately.