Senior Accountant

The Judge Group, INC.; Chesterbrook (PA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Senior Accountant with Workday Financials expertise for a 6–12 month contract in the Wayne, PA area. Hybrid work arrangement with a hands-on approach to support high-volume accounting during an ERP implementation and stabilization period.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of GL and close experience in a professional services environment, strong Workday skills, and advanced Excel abilities. Will partner with FP&A and billing teams to strengthen financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on GL and month-end close.
• Hands-on Workday Financial Management experience across GL, AP/AR, procurement/expense management, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience in professional services or project-based environments.
• Advanced Excel skills with PivotTables and lookups.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounts with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Execute month-end and year-end close in Workday with GAAP compliance.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Build and troubleshoot Workday reports, dashboards, and EIBs for reporting and audits.
• Support Workday testing, configuration updates, and chart-of-accounts maintenance.
• Collaborate with FP&A, billing, and operations on project-based accounting including revenue and contractor costs.
• Assist with internal and external audits and drive process improvements.

Skills

Workday Financial Management

General Ledger accounting

Month-end close

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Reports

Workday EIBs

Workday Chart of Accounts

Worktags & cost centers

Job description

Senior Accountant, Workday Financials (Contract) Location: Hybrid | Wayne, PA Area

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (6-12 Months)

About the OpportunityA growing professional services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong Workday Financials expertise to support a high-volume accounting environment during a major ERP implementation and post-go-live stabilization period. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly integrate into the team, contribute immediately, and help drive accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency within Workday Financial Management. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of accounting expertise, systems knowledge, and experience working in project-based or staffing-related business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned general ledger accounts, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities within Workday Financial Management while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday reports, dashboards, and EIBs to support financial reporting, audits, and business analysis.
• Support Workday testing, configuration updates, chart-of-accounts maintenance, and business process enhancements.
• Partner with FP&A, billing, and operational teams to support project-based accounting activities, including revenue-related and contractor cost reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and system efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong focus on general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management, including:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Procurement and/or Expense Management
  • Worktags, cost centers, and chart of accounts structures
  • Workday reporting tools, custom reports, and EIBs
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Prior experience in professional services, staffing, consulting, or another project-based business environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and reconciliation analysis.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal onboarding in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial and system-related concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Workday Financials Certification or Workday Pro Financials designation.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning and/or Workday Prism Analytics.
• Prior involvement in a Workday implementation, go-live, or post-implementation support environment.
• Experience within multi-entity or multi-currency organizations.

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