Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

Position Overview

Our Philadelphia-based client is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional to join their growing finance team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing general accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting the month-end close process, and driving continuous process improvements across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate accounting, with recent experience managing complex close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including audit requests and documentation.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and implement process improvements and standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with shared services and offshore accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Participate in close optimization initiatives, helping drive accelerated month-end close timelines.
• Assist with consolidations and consolidated financial reporting where applicable.
• Support acquisition integrations, mergers and acquisitions activities, and related accounting requirements.
• Research and apply relevant accounting guidance, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and IFRS standards as needed.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Recent hands-on experience with:
  • Month-End Close
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Journal Entries
  • Account and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Financial Reporting

Preferred Experience Candidates should possess experience in at least four of the following areas:

• Internal Controls and SOX Compliance
• Internal or External Audit Support
• Shared Services or Offshore Team Leadership
• Process Improvement and Standardization Initiatives
• ERP Systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics GP
• BlackLine
• Accelerated Month-End Close / Close Optimization
• Consolidations and Consolidated Reporting
• IFRS, IFRS 15, ASC 606, or Revenue Recognition
• Acquisition Integration and M&A Support

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where you’ll have visibility across the finance function, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help drive operational excellence within the accounting team.