Sr. Accountant

Description

Rober Half is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Contract to permanent Senior Accountant position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in accounting practices. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate will bring expertise in public sector accounting and demonstrate proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliation.

This Senior Accountant opportunity offers you a rewarding experience allowing you to put your talents to the test. Become an integral part of the team by clicking the apply button today! If you have any questions, please Robert Half at  and mention Job reference #.

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

- Process and reconcile complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with established policies and government regulations.

- Monitor and analyze accounting documents for accuracy and adherence to federal, state, and organizational standards.

- Review and approve journal entries, financial records, and transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance.

- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, providing solutions to ensure data integrity.

- Prepare and distribute operational and specialized financial reports, compiling data from various sources.

- Collaborate with departments to address contract, funding, payment, and budgeting matters effectively.

- Research and resolve issues related to payables, receivables, and supporting financial documentation.

- Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial reports, contributing to strategic planning efforts.

- Stay informed about relevant public housing policies and accounting practices to ensure compliance and optimization.

- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information and organizational data.

Requirements

The ideal Senior Accountant will have the following:

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with four or more years of relevant accounting experience.

- Knowledge of public sector accounting principles and federal housing program regulations.

- Proficiency in financial software systems such as Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.

- Experience with general ledger management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Skilled in preparing month-end close reports and conducting account reconciliations.

- Ability to interpret and apply government accounting rules and organizational policies.

- Strong analytical skills to review financial documents and resolve discrepancies.

- Excellent communication abilities to explain technical financial information to various stakeholders.

Become an integral part of the team by clicking the apply button today! If you have any questions, please Robert Half at  and mention Job reference #.

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