Senior Accountant

Zing Recruiting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is seeking a Sr. Accountant in Philadelphia, PA, with strong expertise in financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and project accounting. The role collaborates with leadership to enhance financial operations and control frameworks.

A Bachelor's degree in a related field and progressive accounting experience are required. The position involves leading reporting, compliance, and project accounting activities and offers opportunity for impact across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Proficiency in GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, GL accounting, reconciliations, and use of computerized accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review monthly project financial reports and coordinate with project managers on budgets.
• Monitor healthcare, pension, and fringe benefit budgets.
• Prepare quarterly financial management reports for executives.
• Perform financial analysis to identify expenditure and cost trends.
• Provide accounting and grant administration guidance to project managers and leadership.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. Accountant

Philadelphia, PA

$40-$45/hour

If you have a strong background in financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and project accounting—and enjoy collaborating with leadership to improve financial operations,we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist with the monthly financial close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze monthly project financial reports and partner with project managers to ensure budgets remain on track.
• Monitor healthcare, pension, and fringe benefit budgets.
• Prepare quarterly financial management reports for executive leadership.
• Perform financial analysis and forecasting to identify expenditure and cost trends.
• Provide accounting and grant administration guidance to project managers and division leadership.

Audit & Compliance

• Support the annual Single Audit process.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Compile data for the Indirect Cost Allocation Proposal (ICAP).
• Assist with the annual Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) valuation process.
• Research accounting standards and recommend improvements to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Project Leadership

• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Grant Administration functions.
• Assist with special finance projects and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
• GAAP
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• General ledger accounting
• Account reconciliations
• Computerized accounting systems
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Government audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Experience with grants, indirect cost allocation (ICAP), and nonprofit or government accounting.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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