Senior Accountant - Media, PA

POSITION SUMMARY: The senior accountant prepares journal entries and reconciliations for the monthly general ledger close, conducts in-depth account analysis, and assists with monthly reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the senior accountant is responsible for performing assigned task within the following functional areas:

Accounting:

• Prepare and record journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information, ensuring completion in accordance with our established monthly close calendar
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Serve as back-up for month-end duties assigned to other Senior Accountants

Reporting & Analysis:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives
• Assist the controller with completion of the quarterly and annual regulatory filings
• Conduct analysis and summarize financial information, as requested by management

Audits & Examinations:

• Prepare audit schedules and assist the auditors in their inquiries within the scope of assigned functional responsibilities

Systems:

• Assist with testing during scheduled system upgrades within the scope of assigned functional responsibilities

Other:

• Document accounting policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
• Contribute to department and organization special projects, including, but not limited to, acquisition activities and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and/or participating in professional organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Finance Business Partner

DIRECT REPORTS: None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Five (5) years of general accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and account reconciliation experience
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or problem areas and implement effective actions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must possess excellent collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.