Senior Accountant #36326
Accounting Finance
Philadelphia, PA Direct Hire Apr 29, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client for a remote opportunity (must be located near Philadelphia for quarterly onsite meetings). The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in our client’s financial operations, responsible for analyzing financial data, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This Direct-Hire opportunity offers $70,000-$75,000/year based on experience!

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with program leaders to develop budgets and budget modifications.
  • Prepare journal and closing entries as required.
  • Generate accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for program leaders, including budget comparisons.
  • Provide necessary schedules for annual audit and assist with audit processes.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to program partners, addressing their financial inquiries and providing necessary documentation for grant proposals.
  • Generate monthly invoices to funders and manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports by funder and program.
  • Follow up with funders regarding outstanding invoices as needed.
  • Conduct fiscal orientation for new program partners.
  • Undertake special projects and duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller/Controller.
  • Assist with the preparation of audits and related schedules.
  • Manage General Funds Department Accounts and related assets.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Fiscal team.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; additional education/certification is a plus.
  • Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements, with familiarity with City of Philadelphia regulations preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel).
  • Detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytical ability.
  • Exceptional communication and customer service skills to effectively engage with employees, business leaders, program managers, and directors.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and confidence.
  • Ability to meet established accounting and reporting deadlines.
  • Strong ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.