Job Overview – Senior Accountant (Hybrid)
Compensation: $95,000 – $105,000/year + bonus
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Accountant (Hybrid) in Philadelphia, PA for our client, supporting close, financial reporting, and operational accounting within a regulated environment. This hybrid role supports month-end and quarter-end close, assists with GAAP financial reporting and regulatory compliance, and partners cross-functionally while working in a large ERP environment to ensure accurate general ledger activity and timely financial deliverables.
Responsibilities as the Senior Accountant:
- Close & General Ledger Support: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
- Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Assist with internal management reporting and external GAAP financial reporting, including required compliance support.
- Operational Accounting: Support operational accounting across revenue, expenses, intercompany activity, and other business-specific processes.
- Analysis & Issue Resolution: Perform general ledger analysis to identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Audit & Process Improvement: Support external audits, internal controls documentation, and participate in system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (CPA preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience within a corporate environment or public accounting audit experience.
- Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of general accounting principles with the ability to apply guidance to both routine and complex transactions.
- Technical Skills: Experience working with large ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, strong Excel proficiency, and comfort using financial data tools.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and an interest in process improvement and new technologies.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.