Senior Accountant

Gateway Recruiting

Senior Accountant

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Overview:

    This hybrid role will play a key part in managing the general ledger, month-end close process, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead and perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
    • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
    • Maintain and analyze the general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate posting of transactions.
    • Assist in preparing internal financial statements and management reports.
    • Support external audit and tax compliance requirements, providing documentation and analysis as needed.
    • Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
    • Collaborate with FP&A and other departments to provide accurate financial data and insights.
    • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations.
    • Assist with special projects, system enhancements, and ad-hoc analyses as required.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
    • 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or public accounting environment.
    • Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger structure.
    • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) required.
    • Strong Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus.
    • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, fast-paced environment.