Senior Accountant

Sr. Accountant
Philadelphia, PA
$40-$45/hour

If you have a strong background in financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and project accounting-and enjoy collaborating with leadership to improve financial operations-we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist with the monthly financial close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze monthly project financial reports and partner with project managers to ensure budgets remain on track.
• Monitor healthcare, pension, and fringe benefit budgets.
• Prepare quarterly financial management reports for executive leadership.
• Perform financial analysis and forecasting to identify expenditure and cost trends.
• Provide accounting and grant administration guidance to project managers and division leadership.

Audit & Compliance

• Support the annual Single Audit process.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Compile data for the Indirect Cost Allocation Proposal (ICAP).
• Assist with the annual Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) valuation process.
• Research accounting standards and recommend improvements to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Project Leadership

• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Grant Administration functions.
• Assist with special finance projects and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • GAAP
  • Financial reporting
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • General ledger accounting
  • Account reconciliations
  • Computerized accounting systems
  • Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Government audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Experience with grants, indirect cost allocation (ICAP), and nonprofit or government accounting.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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