Staff Accountant

TransPerfect; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting group. This role handles high-volume reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statements in a multi-company environment, including intercompany and international aspects.

The ideal candidate has a minimum bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in a fast-paced setting, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume accounting role.
• GAAP knowledge and month-end close experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage month-end close processes and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for multi-company environment.
• Coordinate with outside accountants for audits and reports.
• Maintain detailed reconciliations and account analysis.
• Support special projects as needed.

Skills

Creative thinker

Hard worker

Innovator

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Great Plains Accounting Software

Job description

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

TransPerfect Translations, a fast paced and growing language services company, seeks an experienced, detail oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting group. This key role deals with a high volume of bank, intercompany and international reconciliations, all month-end closing duties, preparation of monthly financial statements in a multi-company environment, as well as working with outside accountants for domestic and international offices.

Responsibilities

• Complete high volume of bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations involving foreign currency transactions
• Handle all month-end closing duties including journal entry preparation, recording monthly activities and payroll entries
• Maintain monthly detailed reconciliations with notes, schedules and account analysis, including payroll, intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and all balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly financial statements and monthly reporting package in a multi-company environment
• Work with outside accountants for domestic and international offices and assist with audits and external reporting
• Perform other job duties and special projects on an as-needed basis

About You

As a Staff Accountant you are a:

• Creative thinker – You are curious and unafraid to ask questions
• Hard worker – You are industrious and diligent in everything you do
• Innovator – You are willing to initiate changes and introduce new ideas

Your experience includes

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• GAAP Accounting, advanced knowledge of accounting functions, specifically month end close, bank reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation
• Proficiency in Excel, Word
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and follow-through in completion of projects
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work well under tight deadlines
• Good communication with the ability to interact positively with others inside and outside the organization
• Knowledge of Great Plains Accounting Software is helpful as is previous experience in a Customer Service organization

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 4,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect’s GlobalLink® Product Suite to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com. To learn more about our company culture, please watch our videos below: TransPerfect Effect TransPerfect Core Values