Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting)

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting) in Delaware County, PA for a role focused on corporate accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close within a financial services environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 2–5 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and exposure to SEC or statutory reporting. In-office, Monday–Friday schedule with a competitive compensation package and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification or active progress toward the CPA is preferred.
• 2–5 years of public accounting, corporate accounting, financial reporting, or related accounting experience is required.
• Public accounting or insurance industry experience with SEC or statutory reporting knowledge preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting systems proficiency is required; Oracle or comparable ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification in progress or CPA (preferred)

Tools

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.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.