Senior Accountant, Workday Financials (Contract)

Location:

Hybrid |

Wayne, PA Area Job Type:

Full-Time Contract (6-12 Months) About the OpportunityA growing professional services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong Workday Financials expertise to support a high-volume accounting environment during a major ERP implementation and post-go-live stabilization period. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly integrate into the team, contribute immediately, and help drive accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency within Workday Financial Management.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of accounting expertise, systems knowledge, and experience working in project-based or staffing-related business environments.

Key Responsibilities Manage assigned general ledger accounts, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis. Execute month-end and year-end close activities within Workday Financial Management while ensuring compliance with

U.S. GAAP.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding reconciling items. Build, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday reports, dashboards, and EIBs to support financial reporting, audits, and business analysis. Support Workday testing, configuration updates, chart-of-accounts maintenance, and business process enhancements. Partner with FP&A, billing, and operational teams to support project-based accounting activities, including revenue-related and contractor cost reconciliations. Assist with internal and external audit requests while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and system efficiencies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong focus on general ledger accounting and month-end close. Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management, including: General Ledger Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Procurement and/or Expense Management Worktags, cost centers, and chart of accounts structures Workday reporting tools, custom reports, and EIBs Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. Prior experience in professional services, staffing, consulting, or another project-based business environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and reconciliation analysis. Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal onboarding in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial and system-related concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification. Workday Financials Certification or Workday Pro Financials designation. Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning and/or Workday Prism Analytics. Prior involvement in a Workday implementation, go-live, or post-implementation support environment. Experience within multi-entity or multi-currency organizations. #JDP