Senior Accounting Associate

firstPRO, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to support accounting operations in a fast-paced construction environment in Philadelphia. You will own AP/AR activities, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end close, ensuring accurate records in Sage 100.

You will collaborate with internal teams on accounting projects and participate in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while upholding GAAP standards and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience are required.
• Construction accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Sage 100 experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP and AR activities, including invoicing, cash applications, payment processing, and collections.
• Perform account, bank, vendor, and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Review financial results, analyze trends, and prepare reports for management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor records and ensure proper GL coding.
• Assist with construction-related accounting and other general ledger functions.
• Analyze accounting data and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Partner with internal teams on accounting projects and special assignments.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Reconcilations

Journal entries

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 100

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to support accounting operations within a fast-paced construction environment. This position will take ownership of AP/AR activities, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end close while helping maintain accurate financial records in Sage 100.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP and AR activities, including invoicing, cash applications, payment processing, and collections.
• Perform account, bank, vendor, and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Review financial results, analyze trends, and prepare reports for management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor records and ensure proper GL coding.
• Assist with construction-related accounting and other general ledger functions.
• Analyze accounting data and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Partner with internal teams on accounting projects and special assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Sage 100 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and formulas.
• Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.