Staff Accountant

The Kresge Foundation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSG Global is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the finance team, reporting to the Controller. You will manage day-to-day billing, collections, and cash processes, and assist with journal entries and monthly close. The role also covers client vendor set-ups to ensure timely payment of fees.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of accounting experience, a BS/BA in accounting or finance, and strong Excel skills. Sage Intacct experience is a plus; excellent communication and confidentiality are

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Runs daily and weekly billing processes and manages invoicing
• Supports collections outreach and monitors overdue balances
• Prepares weekly cash reports and assists with cash reconciliations
• Provides journal entry support and assists with month-end close
• Completes client vendor set-ups to facilitate payments
• Supports general ledger activities and close-related tasks

Skills

Accounting

Education

BS/BA in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are a global executive search and leadership consulting firm with a mission to deliver results-oriented solutions that supports our clients to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. Founded on the principles of innovation, DSG Global provides tailored solutions to meet the rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive global market.

Comprised of over 200 people across ten offices, we leverage our diverse expertise to achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients with a strong commitment to service and building long-term partnerships. Since 2016, DSG Global has acquired five executive search firms and two consulting firms expanding our reach and scope to flexibly collaborate across sectors and bridge exceptional talent in creative ways. Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of passionate leaders and foster a culture that empowers them to do their best work.

Leveraging over five decades of experience, DSG Global offers highly consultative services that provide valuable insights and strategic assessments tailored to meet distinct needs. DSG Global (formerly Diversified Search Group) is consistently ranked in the top ten search firms in the U.S.

DSG Global is partnered with AltoPartners, an international alliance of executive search firms with fifty-nine offices spanning across thirty-five countries. Our offerings include:

Executive Search: We offer a bespoke, results driven approach that includes market intelligence and insights. We are an extension of our clients in the market.

Consulting: We advise organizations with actionable advice across performance, culture, and strategy.

Board and Governance Advisory: We provide an integrated suite of board advisory services including board assessment, board succession planning, director recruitment, governance recommendations and candidate diligence.

Convening: We bring people together to learn. We help drive positive change and impact through time spent together.

Role Summary

TheStaffAccountant reports directly to the Controller and serves as the first point of contact for the finance team's day-to-day billing, collections, and cash processes. The individual will run recurring daily and weekly processes independently, escalating more complex issues to the Controller, while also providing journal entry and reconciliation support during the monthly close. The role also completes client vendor set-ups to facilitate payment of our fees.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Runs the billing process across multiple billing cycles each month, serving as the first point of contact before items are escalated
• Prepares and distributes invoices in accordance with engagement terms and billing schedules

Collections

• Serves as first-touch support for collections outreach and routine client inquiries
• Monitors outstanding balances and follows up on overdue invoices, escalating more complex collection issues to the Controller

Cash Management

• Prepares a weekly cash report that serves primarily as a multi-week cash forecast
• Supports the weekly cash reconciliation process, which involves a moderate degree of complexity
• Assists with monthly cash reconciliations as part of the close process
• Completes client vendor set-ups as needed to facilitate payment of DSG Global's fees

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Provides journal entry support, including entries related to the general ledger, fixed assets/PP&E, and prepaid expense schedules
• Assists with account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process
• Applies general ledger experience to support the Controller and broader finance team on close-related tasks

Amplify DSG Global

• Develop professional work habits that are guided by high standards, efficiency, and exercising discretion as it relates to confidential information.
• Foster and maintain strong, positive relationships with external partners and clients.
• Seek out and be receptive to feedback and coaching from colleagues.
• Actively seek out or independently identify additional ways to contribute and exceed expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the Controller and Finance Team.

Qualifications

The ideal Staff Accountant will be competent in general accounting and can operate both independently and as a member of a high performing team. A successful Staff Accountant will successfully demonstrate the following competencies that are essential to the role; Strategy and Analysis, People Focused, Performance Driven, Commitment to Excellence, and Amplify DSG Global.

Additionally, the Staff Accountant will possess the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• BS/BA in Accounting / Finance or relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Experience with Sage Intacct a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• High attention to detail and comfort working independently on recurring, deadline-driven processes
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers and colleagues
• Ability to handle sensitive information with appropriate discretion and strict confidentiality
• The personal presence and professional judgment required to represent DSG Global
• Commitment to and identification with the mission of DSG Global and our client organizations

DSG Global affirms, without reservation, the principles of equal opportunity in employment. We welcome qualified candidates and employees from every race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, age, and different levels of physical/mental ability. We do not limit anyone based upon unlawful categories, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, age, and different levels of physical/mental ability.