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Robert Half

Senior Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania

-11% projected decline

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Job Description

Robert Half is looking for a Senior Accountant to lead core accounting activities and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports sound business decisions for our client located in the Greater Philadelphia area. This Senior Accountant position plays a central role in maintaining financial integrity, overseeing reporting cycles, and partnering with leadership on planning and analysis. The Senior Accountant role also contributes to payroll administration, compliance efforts, and ongoing improvements to accounting processes.
Responsibilities:
Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial data remains current and reliable. Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and complete detailed account and bank reconciliations while investigating and correcting variances. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with management reports that highlight trends, risks, and performance drivers. Administer payroll processing and related reconciliations, while ensuring payroll tax filings and reporting obligations are completed correctly and on time. Support changes in payroll providers by coordinating payroll system integrations and helping maintain continuity and accuracy throughout the transition. Work with external accounting and tax advisors on year-end activities, tax preparation support, sales tax filings, and audit documentation requests. Maintain fixed asset records, track depreciation schedules, assist with inventory-related accounting, and help establish strong internal controls and accounting procedures. Coordinate vendor onboarding and credit-related documentation while contributing to broader process improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education. CPA preferred. Other requirements for the Senior Accountant position include and are not limited to: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong experience with QuickBooks. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multiple departments. Interested candidates should reach out to Leslie Vogel at 267-710-6256 and reference JO#03720-0013457478 Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Create a Job Alert Email me about new Senior Accountant jobs in Bala Cynwyd, PA Related Jobs Search more jobs Browse Jobs Contract Talent Permanent Talent Consulting Solutions Finance & Accounting Technology Marketing & Creative Legal Administrative & Customer Support Discover Insights Invoice Job Directory Salary Guide Time Reports Create a job alert Contact Us About Robert Half Leadership Careers With Us Locations Investor Center Press Supplier Relations Fraud Alert Government Notice Privacy Notice Terms of Use Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information This website uses cookies, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, personalize content and ads, and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. If we have detected an opt-out preference signal, it will be honored unless you have changed your consent preferences manually. You may opt-out of use of certain cookies through the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link. Your use of the website is subject to our Terms of Use. More information about cookies and how we share information can be found in our Privacy Notice. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information I understand