Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

Position Overview

Our Philadelphia-based client is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional to join their growing finance team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing general accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting the month-end close process, and driving continuous process improvements across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate accounting, with recent experience managing complex close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including audit requests and documentation.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and implement process improvements and standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with shared services and offshore accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Participate in close optimization initiatives, helping drive accelerated month-end close timelines.
• Assist with consolidations and consolidated financial reporting where applicable.
• Support acquisition integrations, mergers and acquisitions activities, and related accounting requirements.
• Research and apply relevant accounting guidance, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and IFRS standards as needed.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Recent hands-on experience with:
  • Month-End Close
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Journal Entries
  • Account and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Financial Reporting

Preferred Experience Candidates should possess experience in at least four of the following areas:

• Internal Controls and SOX Compliance
• Internal or External Audit Support
• Shared Services or Offshore Team Leadership
• Process Improvement and Standardization Initiatives
• ERP Systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics GP
• BlackLine
• Accelerated Month-End Close / Close Optimization
• Consolidations and Consolidated Reporting
• IFRS, IFRS 15, ASC 606, or Revenue Recognition
• Acquisition Integration and M&A Support

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where you'll have visibility across the finance function, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help drive operational excellence within the accounting team.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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