Senior Accountant: Grants, GAAP & Financial Reporting

Philadelphia Works, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Works, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage a range of general accounting functions within the Accounting Department.

Responsibilities include cash receipts, month-end journal entries, bank reconciliations, and monitoring expenditures for accurate reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting with at least 4 years of advanced accounting or auditing experience, preferably in a non-profit setting with Federal/State grants and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with minimum 4 years advanced accounting or auditing experience
• Experience in non-profit accounting for Federal/State, Grants and Contracts preferred
• Proficient with electronic spreadsheets and computerized accounting systems
• Ability to prepare complex financial analyses, meet deadlines and interact with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage cash receipts and maintain internal controls over cash management
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
• Record accounts receivable from funding agencies and post cash receipts
• Prepare invoices for contracts and record receivables in the general ledger
• Prepare monthly journal entries and post after manager review
• Analyze monthly statements of activities and correct errors
• Compile RSA information for the CareerLink system and review RSA activity for accuracy
• Prepare and review the monthly Grant Summary Report and TANF invoices
• Prepare operating expenditures for monthly reporting to the Commonwealth
• Maintain balance sheet accounts and monthly financial statements
• Support audit processes and monitor compliance with contracts and grants

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial data analysis

Deadline-driven

Spreadsheet proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

4+ years advanced accounting experience

Tools

MIP or comparable accounting software

Job description

Philadelphia Works, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage a range of general accounting functions within the Accounting Department.

Responsibilities include cash receipts, month-end journal entries, bank reconciliations, and monitoring expenditures for accurate reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting with at least 4 years of advanced accounting or auditing experience, preferably in a non-profit setting with Federal/State grants and contracts.