Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in King of Prussia, PA.Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support general accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial results, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Complete balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for financial reporting
• Assist with fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other accounting functions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and U.S. GAAP
• Assist with external audits and provide required documentation
• Collaborate with Finance and operational teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification or CPA candidate
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation
• Multi-entity or multi-currency accounting experience

Key Competencies:

• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Account Reconciliations
• Financial Analysis
• U.S. GAAP
• Excel Proficiency
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


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