Senior Accounting Specialist/CPA

Gateway Search Associates
  • Philadelphia, PA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    A highly respected, Center City law firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive their financial operations. This role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and ownership over the complete financial cycle within a high-caliber environment. This position will report to the CFO and have exposure to all accounting.  
    Responsibilities
    • Financial Close Leadership: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, general ledger accuracy, and complex account reconciliations.
    • Corporate Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for leadership.
    • Treasury & Operations: Oversee daily cash management, operational accounting workflows, and specialized professional distributions (e.g., partner equity/compensation).
    • Compliance & Trust Accounts: Oversee client trust accounts (IOLTA) in strict compliance with legal frameworks, and lead internal control optimization.
    • Tax & Audit Liaison: Coordinate all documentation and schedules for external CPA firms handling annual reviews and tax filings.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
    • Active CPA or CPA candidateis HIGHLY preferred.
    • Public accounting or professional services firm background is highly desirable 
    • Advanced Excel capabilities and experience optimizing accounting software systems. 
    • Absolute discretion, strong executive presence, and the confidence to interact directly with partners and C-suite leadership.


    Benefits

    • Company-sponsored Medical insurance coverage
    • Dental insurance
    • Comprehensive vision coverage
    • 401(k) retirement plan  includes matching company contributions.
    • Paid Time Off 
    • Hybrid schedule
    • and much more!



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, PA

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Cash Managementunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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