Senior Accountant

Atlantic Group; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting) in Delaware County, PA to handle financial reporting, month-end close, and regulatory duties within a financial services setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, control, and collaboration with accounting leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in related roles, a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, and CPA progression is preferred. Strong Excel and ERP experience, with a drive to improve processes, is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA preferred.
• 2–5 years of public accounting, corporate accounting, financial reporting, or related experience required.
• Public accounting or insurance industry experience with SEC and statutory reporting knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, workpapers, management reports, and documentation for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, GL analyses, and schedules for monthly/quarterly close processes.
• Support SEC filings, statutory reporting, and other regulatory accounting requirements.
• Maintain accounting controls and reconcile key accounts to supporting records.
• Prepare documentation for audits, budgeting activities, and other accounting initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to improve close procedures, reporting workflows, and financial systems.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting)

Compensation: $85,000–$90,000/year + bonus

Location: Delaware County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting) in Delaware County, PA for our client, supporting corporate accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger activities, and regulatory reporting within a financial services environment. This role will prepare financial statements and reconciliations, support external reporting and audits, maintain internal controls, and contribute to accounting process improvements. The ideal candidate has public accounting or insurance industry experience with strong GAAP knowledge and exposure to SEC or statutory financial reporting.

Responsibilities as the Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting):

• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, supporting workpapers, management reports, and documentation for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger analyses, and supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Regulatory Reporting: Support SEC filings, statutory financial reporting, and other regulatory accounting requirements.
• Internal Controls: Maintain accounting controls, reconcile key accounts to supporting records, and identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes.
• Audit Support: Prepare documentation and financial information for annual audits, budgeting activities, and other accounting initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Partner with accounting leadership to improve close procedures, reporting workflows, financial systems, and overall accounting efficiency.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Certification: CPA certification or active progress toward the CPA is preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years of public accounting, corporate accounting, financial reporting, or related accounting experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Public accounting or insurance industry experience is strongly preferred, with SEC reporting and statutory accounting knowledge preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting systems proficiency is required, with Oracle or comparable ERP system experience preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, leadership, attention to detail, and time management skills are required.