Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Wayne, PA | Direct Hire | $85,000–$95,000

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity in Wayne, PA . This position plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records and will work closely with Accounting, Finance, and operational leaders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and account analysis . Experience within a government contracting or multi-company environment is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile bank statements to general ledger activity.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.

• Support and monitor the monthly close process to ensure entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

• Review general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Analyze monthly financial results and coordinate necessary corrections or adjustments.

• Maintain complete supporting documentation for accounting transactions and related financial activity.

• Prepare internal financial reports, including labor-hour analyses, project financial dashboards, and financial statements.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and review.

• Analyze financial data to identify significant variances, trends, and potential reporting concerns.

• Partner with operational and corporate departments to obtain information needed for accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial records.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to documentation requests.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.

• Assist with additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

• Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes .

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel .

• Experience with accounting or ERP systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Government contracting or multi-company accounting experience preferred.

• CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $85,000–$95,000 annually

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Programs, Group Accident coverage, and more.

Additional benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

Location: Wayne, PA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $85,000–$95,000/year

Qualified accounting professionals looking to take the next step in their careers are encouraged to apply.
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