Accounting Jobs in PA

Accounting/Finance Recruiters with JFC Global are experts in recruiting, employment placement, and career management in the accounting and finance industry. We have a proven track record of success in finding employment for our clients. We are dedicated to our clients' success, and we will work tirelessly to find the right employment opportunity for you.

As an accounting professional, you play a vital role in keeping track of many aspects of a company’s finances and making sure they stay in accordance with state and federal laws. Your job may include examining past financial records, identifying financial risks, running audits, and devising money-saving solutions. Your job may also include ensuring employees, vendors and suppliers are paid correctly and on time. There are so many critical accounting functions needed in all areas of business. If you’re ready for a career in accounting, JFC can help you find your perfect position.

JFC Global helps local employers fill hundreds of accounting jobs each year. If you’re an individual who is searching for an accounting job in the Camp Hill, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, or surrounding areas, we’ll be happy to assist you in your job hunt!

Common Accounting Roles We Fill

Whether you’re looking for direct hire employment, contract-to-hire or contract work, we can help find the right position for you. Every day we help people find work with full time or part time accounting jobs. We aren’t just filling traditional onsite jobs. In-person, hybrid model, and remote accounting jobs are all available through JFC. If you’re new to the field, we also have listings for a number of entry level accounting jobs.

Our team of Accounting Recruiters is ready to assist you in your confidential job search as an Accounting Assistant, Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, AP Specialist, Bookkeeper, Business Analyst, Controller, Cost Accountant, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, Payroll Specialist, Senior Financial Analyst, Staff Accountant, or Tax Accountant.

What You Need to Get the Job

Work Experience

While we do offer entry level accounting jobs, most companies are often looking for candidates with work experience. For those looking for more advanced accounting positions such as accounting managers or controllers, those positions will have detailed requirements about prior work experience, and a JFC recruiter can talk with you about those.

Additional Skills

Employers aren’t just looking for someone with the right schooling and job experience. They’re looking for someone with skills that can’t be easily taught. Good organization skills, especially with documents, is a necessity for a career in accounting. Critical thinking skills, particularly in conjunction with evaluating data, is also highly valued. Being someone with an eye for detail while also keeping the time of your clients in mind is a valuable skill that will put your candidacy above the rest. Some candidates can get things done near perfectly, while others can get work done quickly, but finding a candidate with a balance of both can be tricky.

Resume

If you feel that you have all the necessary education, experience, and skills, you’re ready to start the job-hunting process. Employers will require a resume to scan over from all their candidates, so it is crucial that you provide one that appropriately represents your abilities while having a unique touch to it. Be careful not to overinflate your resume with bloated descriptions. Be truthful and concise. An employer scanning your resume will not take the time to interpret an overcomplicated resume, they will simply skip to the next one.

Cover Letter

Your cover letter is also a vital part of the process. Your cover letter gives you an opportunity to introduce yourself to a potential employer and explain why you’re the best fit for their company. If there is anything that you feel needs to be elaborated on in your resume, this is a great place to do so. Your cover letter can be a little more complicated than your resume, but still be careful not to make it feel bloated. Your cover letter should be a true reflection of your personality and character.

Interview Tips

During an interview, your potential employer will have many questions for you in a very short amount of time. Don’t let yourself get caught off guard, practice before the interview. They will likely ask you expected questions about your work ethic and team skills, but also be prepared to answer questions about things in your resume and cover letter.

It’s also good practice to come with a list of a few questions about the job you’re applying for. Think about your daily duties or the salary. Will your hours be flexible? Will this be a work from home accounting job or entirely in an office space? Asking questions will show your potential employer that you are engaged and interested in the position.

When your JFC Recruiter schedules you to meet with one of their hiring clients, they will provide you with detailed tips and tricks for navigating the interview process. Many of JFC’s job seekers have commented how helpful JFC's interview coaching was for them to successfully land their ideal accounting job. Your JFC Recruiter will stay with you through the entire hiring process!

A Note on Entry Level Jobs

While finding an entry level accounting job is notoriously difficult, it’s certainly not impossible. Here at JFC, we put in the extra effort to help you find the right job and get your foot in the door. We’re dedicated to helping recent graduates enter the workforce in their career of choice. Having a professional looking resume and cover letter can go a long way towards securing you an entry level accounting job. Being connected through a recruiter also gives you more credibility. Most importantly, you must have the right attitude in your interview. Showing your potential employer, you have the work ethic and attitude to serve their business is crucial.

Working in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a beautiful state, known for its rolling countryside, historical landmarks, and delicious baked goods. Whether you’re a local or moving to find an accounting job that’s the perfect fit for you, you’re sure to find new things to love about working in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

With accounting jobs across South Central Pennsylvania, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from when looking for a job. The growth of accounting jobs has seen a rise not just in metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but in smaller towns as well. We host listings for companies based in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Etters, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Lemoyne, Lititz, Manheim, Mechanicsburg, Middletown, New Cumberland, New Freedom, New Oxford, and York, just to name a few.

Salary

In the United States, the median salary for a general accountant is $65,000 to 75,000 depending on location and size of the firm/company. Of course, pay always varies by job title and experience level also. The median pay for an entry level accountant in Pennsylvania is $50,000, though top earners may earn up to $62,000 to start out. The average pay for accounting managers in Pennsylvania is falls between $101,000and $128,000.

What We Offer

JFC is the best at finding employment for accounting and financial management positions in Pennsylvania. Our recruiters are highly skilled at matching the right candidate with the right employer. We have an extensive network of contacts in the accounting and finance industry, which allows us to connect you with the right opportunity.

We encourage you to browse our job listings which include everything from entry level accounting jobs up through senior level roles. You can filter by job type and/or job location using our helpful filters.

If you don’t see a particular accounting job you’re looking for, or if you’re interested to hear about confidential opportunities, please contact our recruiters directly or you can also browse job listings on our affiliated companies’ websites.