Staff Accountant

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Bellefonte, PA
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

About the Organization

We are a dynamic not-for-profit membership society dedicated to serving enthusiasts and collectors in the hobby and collectibles sector. Though mission-driven, we operate with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong commercial focus through membership marketing, retail sales, e-commerce sales and commercial real estate rentals. As we embark on a comprehensive digital transformation, we are investing in technology and talent to enhance and streamline operations.  We aim to build a future-ready organization that enhances member value, improves operational performance, and sustains long-term financial health.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting and financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in the monthly financial close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and continuous process improvement initiatives.  This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth through participation in financial system implementations, process improvement initiatives, budgeting, financial analysis, and organizational planning. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and gain broad experience across accounting, finance, budgeting, investments, commercial real estate, nonprofit operations, and executive-level financial reporting.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional with 2–5 years of experience who is looking to expand their responsibilities and advance their career in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, investment accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Take ownership of assigned portions of the monthly close process while ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.

Financial Operations

• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with payroll accounting, employee benefit reconciliations, and related accounting activities.
• Assist with cash management activities, including deposits, account reconciliations, and cash forecasting.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and prepare depreciation schedules.
• Assist with recording and reconciling investment activity.
• Monitor expense allocations across departments, programs, and commercial operations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Aid in the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist in developing annual operating budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses and identify financial trends.
• Research accounting issues and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in preparing financial information for executive management, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Support the development of financial dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare documentation for tax filings and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and assist in documenting accounting policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Assist with restricted fund accounting and grant reporting, as applicable.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Participate in the implementation and optimization of a modern cloud-based ERP and financial reporting system.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation and technology.
• Assist with improving data integrity, reporting capabilities, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support the organization’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives through continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Two to five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud-based ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting financial system implementations and process improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a growing and modernizing organization.
• Direct mentorship from the Chief Financial Officer and exposure to executive leadership.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, financial reporting, investments, commercial real estate, and organizational strategy.
• Opportunity to participate in the implementation of modern financial systems and digital transformation initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications, interest in the role, and relevant experience by 5 PM, July 17, 2026, using the form below.