Accountant, Senior - Accounting & Finance

Accountant to support financial reporting, project analysis, and compliance activities for a long-term contract opportunity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Accountant role will partner with operational leaders and finance stakeholders to monitor budgets, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to month-end and quarterly close processes. Accountant candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly across departments. As a Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate monthly financial performance by project and division, identify variances, and work with project leaders to keep spending and timelines aligned with expectations.
• Produce periodic management reports that summarize financial results, highlight trends, and support leadership decision-making.
• Contribute to the month-end close cycle by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and completing account reconciliations.
• Track costs related to employee benefit programs, including healthcare, pension, and other fringe expense categories, and report notable budget impacts.
• Advise division leadership and project teams on accounting treatment, grant-related financial practices, and contract-level financial administration.
• Improve reporting tools and budget analyses to help monitor organization-wide expenditures and forecast cost patterns more effectively.
• Assist with annual audit and compliance efforts by gathering schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and responding to information requests.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and support related technical accounting analysis.
• Support cross-functional finance operations, including payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and grant administration, while contributing to special projects and process improvements.

The ideal Senior Accountant will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and internal control concepts.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, and standard business software applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data, interpret results, and present findings in a clear and organized manner.
• Government audit experience within a public accounting environment is preferred.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and supporting audit, compliance, or grant-related accounting activities is preferred.