Senior Staff Accountant

Calcium+Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health communications group seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to support the Finance department. This role involves creating accurate financial records, managing vendor inquiries, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial accounting and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Paid annual vacation, personal and sick time off

11 Paid Company Holidays

Comprehensive health plans

Flexible spending accounts

Competitive 401(k) investment with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Services

Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public or private financial accounting.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Examine accounting records for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage all vendor inquiries and resolve accounts payable issues.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reconcile them.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Finance Department
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Finance department by creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization. This individual will interact with employees across the organization who are purchasing items or services from established vendors and inputting these bills in a timely fashion and ensuring they are paid per Calcium+Company’s policy.

Key Job Responsibilities (Duties may include, but are not limited to all or some of the following)

• Examine accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department
• Input accounts payable with speed and accuracy
• Manage all vendor inquiries and effectively communicate with vendors and internally to resolve all accounts payable issues
• Review records of accounts and input entries into proper accounts
• Develop and implement proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies.
• Create SOPs, forms, and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping for the Finance team
• Maintain daily operations within the finance department
• Maintain a collaborative work style to encourage maximum contribution from all team members
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reconcile them to the client and corporate P&L
• Assist with accounts receivable payment applications and handle bank deposits
• Manage corporate credit card program and employee expense reports and ensure proper financial system entry
• Match checks to vendor bills
• Distribute ACH/wire/check payments to vendors and employees
• Input freelance and intern timesheets
• Manage monthly and semi-monthly Fixed Asset, Prepaid Expense, and Payroll journal entries
• Handle annual 1099 processing
• Assist with year-end internal audit
• Observe and maintain agency confidentiality
• Identify and resolve errors and discrepancies
• Comply with all corporate and departmental standard operating procedures as well as other governmental regulations

Job Qualifications (Skills/Requirements)

• 5+ years of experience in public or private financial accounting (advertising agency experience a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Extremely detailed-oriented
• Ability to work independently, remain organized and multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Goes above and beyond the job description and has the willingness to be flexible for the team, agency, and ultimately the work

About Calcium+Company

Calcium+Company is redefining what it means to be a modern health communications group. Award-winning and innovation-driven, we specialize in nourishing brands and companies across their entire lifecycle — and we do it through a dynamic structure of specialized divisions:

• Calcium (healthcare marketing)
• Amino (oncology marketing)
• Vitamin MD (medical communications)
• PRotein (public relations)
• Cobalt (commercial planning and market access)

Central to our success is our Integrated Strategy Group, where brand, medical, and engagement strategies come together, powered by behavioral science and data analytics.

We’re proud of the work we do, but we’re just as proud of the culture we’ve built. Calcium+Company was recently named one of MM+M’s 2024 Best Places to Work, reflecting the authentic, supportive, and inspiring environment in which our team thrives.

Led by CEO Judy Capano and Group President Greg Lewis, we are a company where you can build extraordinary campaigns and a nourishing career.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference through creativity, strategy, and collaboration, Calcium+Company may be the place for you.

Benefits & Perks We Offer

• Paid annual vacation, personal and sick time off
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years
• Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent)
• Competitive 401(k) investment with company match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Services
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services)
• Summer Fridays
• Emphasis on Social Impact: A variety of specialized employee resource groups (PMCGs), programming and other initiatives.
• Lunch Credit for In-Office Days
• Annual Employee Gatherings & In-Office Events

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week.



For U.S. Job Seekers, it is the policy of Calcium+Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.