GL Accountant

Gateway Search Associates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search Associates seeks a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant for its Philadelphia office. You will collaborate with finance teams across an international network to close books accurately and on time.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of experience, with advanced Excel and SAP experience considered a strong plus. This position is office-based in Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP are strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with strong analytical abilities and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, prepare journal entries, and support financial reporting.
• Conduct account reconciliations for balance sheets and intercompany activity.
• Monitor cash flow, daily bank activity, and forecast preparation.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and maintain ledger integrity.
• Support compliance with internal policies and participate in ad-hoc projects.

Skills

General accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading global creative agency known for shaping culture and driving brand growth through advertising, experiential, and PR is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented General Ledger (GL) Accountant. This role sits in our Philadelphia office and partners closely with finance teams across our international network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close duties, prepare accurate journal entries, and handle financial reporting.
• Conduct account reconciliations for balance sheets and manage intercompany transactions.
• Oversee cash flow by monitoring daily bank activity and preparing forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and maintain ledger integrity.
• Support compliance with internal financial policies and assist with ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP software is a strong plus.
• Highly organized, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.