Sr. Accountant

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial reporting, project analysis, and compliance activities for a long-term contract opportunity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Sr. Accountant will contribute to month-end close, budgeting oversight, and audit preparation while partnering with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and accountability. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate financial matters clearly across a range of stakeholders. Make an impact and get your career moving in the right direction by clicking the apply button today. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215-568-4580 and mention Job reference #03720-0013483562

As a Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate monthly project and division-level financial results, identify variances, and work closely with project leaders to keep spending and timelines aligned with approved plans.

• Develop quarterly management reports that summarize financial performance, highlight key trends, and support leadership decision-making.

• Participate in the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and reviewing reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.

• Track benefit-related expenses such as healthcare, pension, and other fringe costs to help ensure budgets remain accurate and well controlled.

• Advise department leadership and project teams on accounting treatment, financial procedures, and grant-related administration at the project or contract level.

• Enhance reporting processes by analyzing organization-wide budgets and forecasting expenditure patterns to improve monitoring of cost trends.

• Support annual audit and compliance activities, including preparation of schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to audit requests.

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and assist with indirect cost and post-employment benefit analyses.

• Provide cross-functional support for accounting, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and other finance-related initiatives, including special projects and process improvements.

Qualifications:

The ideal Senior Accountant will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and business operations.

• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.

• Experience preparing or supporting audits; government audit exposure within a public accounting environment is preferred.

• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend practical process or control improvements.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Proven ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and external representatives.

Make an impact and get your career moving in the right direction by clicking the apply button today. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215-568-4580 and mention Job reference #03720-0013483562

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