General Accountant
Job Title:
General AccountantCounty Name:
CCAP
General Accountant
Position Description:
The General Accountant is responsible for payroll processing, account reconciliations, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supports compliance with accounting standards and the associations policies. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.
The General Accountant will utilize ADP for payroll administration, Sage Intacct for accounting operations, and Prophix for budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
Education, Experience and Qualifications
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
FLSA: For purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act this position is a full-time non-exempt position
This position description does not represent a contractual relationship and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Position Description:
The General Accountant is responsible for payroll processing, account reconciliations, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supports compliance with accounting standards and the associations policies. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.
The General Accountant will utilize ADP for payroll administration, Sage Intacct for accounting operations, and Prophix for budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting.
Payroll Administration
- Process biweekly payrolls for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain payroll records including earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.
- Review and verify payroll changes.
- Coordinate payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and bonuses.
- Coordinate with the Finance team to reconcile payroll and general ledger entries.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws and regulations.
- Assist with audits related to payroll
- Maintain confidential employee data and ensure data integrity across systems.
- Prepare reports and filings related to payroll, benefits and financial operations.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and benefits coverage.
- Maintain up-to-date payroll and benefits documentation and internal procedures.
- Assist department Managers in preparing annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets.
- Prepare budget-versus-actual reports and investigate significant variances.
- Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Prepare monthly financial statements in Prophix.
- Ensure financial reports are accurate, complete, consistent, and submitted within established deadlines.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field preferred.
- 2–5 years of experience in payroll processing.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and employee benefits programs.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar).
- Experience with accounting software SAGE and Prophix
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- The standard office hours of the Association are 8:30-4:30
- This position is eligible to telework pursuant to CCAP’s Telework Policy.
- Travel may be occasionally required, primarily within the state of Pennsylvania, but occasionally outside of the state
- The position may require standing or sitting for extended periods of time and the ability to operate computer equipment essential to the completion of the position's responsibilities
- Driving to work related activities may be required
FLSA: For purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act this position is a full-time non-exempt position
This position description does not represent a contractual relationship and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Posting Date:
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Expiration Date:
Friday, November 20, 2026
Contact Name:
Dan Arnold