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Senior Accountant
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team located in the Greater Philadelphia Region. This Senior Accountant Contract-to-Permanent position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in nonprofit accounting, grant management, and transactional finance in the healthcare and social assistance sector. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate will be passionate about managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do every single day:</p><p>• Support the preparation and execution of the annual budgeting process by gathering and analyzing relevant financial data.</p><p>• Conduct detailed operational trend, cost, and variance analyses, providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Perform regular audits of internal financial controls to ensure compliance with organizational standards and identify opportunities for process improvement.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly grant invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Develop and maintain payroll allocation modules, reconciling supply expenditures and ensuring accurate payroll uploads to the general ledger.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to provide training on federal grant invoicing and assist with year-end financial reporting.</p><p>• Work closely with accounts payable, payroll, and program managers to ensure accurate allocation of receivables and proper staffing for grants.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors by providing requested financial data and documentation during audits.</p>
<p>Other requirements for the Senior Accountant position include and are not limited to:</p><p><br></p><p>• Proven experience in nonprofit accounting, with a strong background in grant management and compliance.</p><p>• Expertise in government grant accounting, including invoicing, reporting, and reconciliation.</p><p>• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Familiarity with payroll allocation processes and general ledger systems.</p><p>• Strong understanding of internal financial controls and audit procedures.</p><p>• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.</p><p>• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Proficiency with accounting software and financial management tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Interested candidates should reach out to Benjamin York at 215.568.4580 and reference JO# 03720-0013324949</p><p><br></p>
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  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 38.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team located in the Greater Philadelphia Region. This Senior Accountant Contract-to-Permanent position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in nonprofit accounting, grant management, and transactional finance in the healthcare and social assistance sector. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate will be passionate about managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do every single day:</p><p>• Support the preparation and execution of the annual budgeting process by gathering and analyzing relevant financial data.</p><p>• Conduct detailed operational trend, cost, and variance analyses, providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Perform regular audits of internal financial controls to ensure compliance with organizational standards and identify opportunities for process improvement.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly grant invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Develop and maintain payroll allocation modules, reconciling supply expenditures and ensuring accurate payroll uploads to the general ledger.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to provide training on federal grant invoicing and assist with year-end financial reporting.</p><p>• Work closely with accounts payable, payroll, and program managers to ensure accurate allocation of receivables and proper staffing for grants.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors by providing requested financial data and documentation during audits.</p>
  • 2025-10-27T18:48:59Z

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