Transactional Accountant (US)

SGS Consulting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a qualified accounting professional in the United States to manage month-end reconciliations, specialized transactional accounting procedures, and guidance to management. This role supports audits and external reporting while aligning with global accounting rules and internal policies.

A BS or MS in Accounting is required, with experience in transactional accounting and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Accounting.
• Experience in transactional accounting preferred.
• Experience with audits and external reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the month-end reconciliation of transactional accounting and related balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Executes highly specialized transactional accounting procedures with policy support regarding applicable pronouncements and requirements.
• Provides financial guidance to management and operations, identifying changes to create efficient and value-added processes.
• Assists with company’s annual audit of transactional accounting processes, including review and follow-up on audit findings and recommendations.
• Prepares and reviews external reporting required for governmental agencies on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Supports the global accounting function in the creation, adaptation and review of proposed global common accounting rules and recommendations to transactional accounting.

Skills

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Financial guidance

Education

BS or MS in Accounting

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Prepares the month-end reconciliation of transactional accounting and related balance sheet accounts monthly.Executes highly specialized transactional accounting procedures, while supporting with subject matter expertise and policy support regarding the adoption and implementation of all applicable internal and external accounting pronouncements and requirements.Provides financial guidance to management and operations, while identifying changes to create efficient and value-added processes.Assists with company’s annual audit of transactional accounting processes, including review and follow-up on audit findings and recommendations.Prepares and reviews external reporting required for governmental agencies on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.Supports the global accounting function in the creation, adaptation and review of proposed global common accounting rules and recommendations to transactional accounting.

Skills

Executes the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the internal control processes across all the diverse areas of the transactional accounting functions.Develops effective working relationships with all levels of the organization within finance, tax, and legal.Demonstrates a consistent commitment to operational units by responding quickly, minimizing tasks, and proactively seeking ways to help operational co-workers focus on the customer

Education/Experience

BS or Master’s Degree in Accounting