Senior Accountant

The Mom Project is excited to partner with our client, a Consulting Firm based in Chicago, IL with an immediate full-time role in the Philadelphia area!

Get to know our client—An innovative approach to business consulting

Overview

As a woman-owned and operated firm, this company originated in 2002 in response to a market demand for high-quality business consulting services that could understand and navigate the complexities of large organizations, and apply real-word, first-hand experience by rolling up their sleeves to analyze and implement practical solutions. In other words, they do the work.

Industry Experience

• Their team’s impact on their client’s business begins with their diverse depth of backgrounds and experience, as well as their proven business acumen in a variety of fields industries and functions. Every member of their highly collaborative team staff brings more than 5 years of real-world experience across a range of industries, offering multi-disciplinary expertise in business integration, finance, data analytics, IT and human resources. They are not “career consultants,” but a staff of highly collaborative professionals with a unique blend of real-world expertise in Finance & Accounting, Data Analytics, Human Resources and Information Technology. Their difference is their people and practical approach to help clients.

Flexible Work Environment

• With the founding of the firm 19 years ago, they have also been a leader in providing a flexible work environment for all of its employees (both full and part-time), which is inherent to their vibrant culture and commitment to their greatest asset; their amazing team! They offer remote/hybrid and on-site roles. As a result, they have been rewarded by very strong loyalty of their staff and high employee retention year after year.

Impact for their Clients and in their community

• They also believe they must not only do good for clients, but they must also do good in the community. By using their time, talents and resources strategically, philanthropy is deeply embedded within their mission and every action. What started as the CEO's personal mission decades ago has been welcomed and embraced as a core value as a commitment to Social Impact. Treated with the same hands-on approach they use each day as professionals, the philanthropic work is a fundamental part of who they are and why they pride themselves on being part of the team.

Proven Commitment to a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

• To lead by example, the company is a market leader as a founding member of the YWCA’s Racial Justice League. Diversity, equity and inclusiveness are core to who they are and how they work. They hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of welcome and belonging. They constantly stride to create an environment where people feel, and are valued, for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and are inspired to contribute their personal best in every encounter. The company is committed to holding the strategy, policies and accountability in place to build and sustain a diverse workforce, equitable processes and systems, and an inclusive environment.

Now that you know about their unique approach to consulting, here is more info on their current career opportunity:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant responsible for the day-to-day financial affairs of Finance/Accounting Department which has launched efforts to transform and optimize its Accounting & Finance function (optimize and transform business processes, systems and organizational structure). He or she will work with Payroll, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Treasury Management, Debt Management, Financial Reporting and departmental budgeting functions. Additionally, he or she is responsible for the financial reporting: including financial statement preparation, audits reports, tax filing and statistical reports for both internal and external users.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist in the monthly close process

· Assist in the administration of general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivables , and central cash services budgets

· Prepares monthly financial statements

· Prepares monthly cash flow forecasts

· Analyzes financial reports and records to include in financial studies and various management reports

· Assist internal and external auditors with interim and year end audits

· Responsible for maintaining and establishing internal control for all accounting , accounts payables, account receivables, and cash management functions

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance)

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required

· 5 to 7 years or more of progressive work experience in relevant areas

· Strong communications skills

· Proficient with Excel and various financial systems/tools (NetSuite preferrable)

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

• Bachelor’s degree in business required (e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business Administration)
• Senior Accounting Experience including:
• Closing the books and records
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Implementation of process improvements