Client Accountant

Gateway Search Associates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search Associates in Philadelphia seeks a Client Accountant to manage end-to-end project accounting for major client accounts. You will collaborate with finance teams across our international network to ensure accurate billing, timely reporting, and compliant month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of general accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP is a major plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project financials and client billings.
• Manage vendor payments and coordinate with treasury.
• Track budgets, rebillable expenses, and final reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Philadelphia, United States | Posted on 09/16/2026

• Work Model HYBRID (4 days onsite, remote Fridays)
• City Philadelphia
• Country United States
• State/Province Pennsylvania
• Date Opened 09/16/2026

Job Description

Our client, a premier global creative agency is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Client Accountant to join our Philadelphia office. In this role, you will manage full project accounting for major client accounts while collaborating with finance teams across our international network.

• Project & Client Accounting: Oversee end-to-end project financials, manage client billings, and partner with A/R analysts on monthly reporting and collections.
  
• Accounts Payable: Manage vendor setups, code payables, and coordinate with corporate treasury to ensure seamless payment processing.
  
• Budget Tracking: Partner with business teams to review project budgets, manage rebillable expenses, and handle final project reconciliations and closures.
  
• Corporate Support: Assist with month-end close duties, record revenue and expense journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  
• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
  
• Proficient in Excel; experience with SAP accounting software is a major plus.
  
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to balance multiple client deadlines in a fast-paced setting.