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Robert Half
Sr. Accountant
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What they do
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
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a respected organization in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end activities while helping maintain accurate records and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and audit support, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring timely completion of reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger and investigate variances to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
- Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and document findings for internal review.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budget-to-actual analysis, for leadership and governance groups.
- Assemble audit schedules and supporting documentation for external audits, tax-related filings, and other compliance requirements.
- Monitor fund activity and support financial tracking in an accounting system, with particular value placed on Blackbaud Financial Edge experience.
- Strengthen internal control processes by maintaining organized records and supporting consistent accounting procedures.
- Contribute to payroll-related accounting tasks and assist with finance support tied to HR processes when needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for close activities and reconciliations.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.
- Experience creating audit support materials, maintaining internal controls, and assisting with tax or regulatory filings.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and complex formulas.
- Prior experience working in an accounting or ERP system; Blackbaud Financial Edge expertise is strongly preferred.
- Background in nonprofit or fund accounting, including restricted funds and grant-related reporting, is highly preferred.
- Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to explain financial results to varied audiences.