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Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team near Coatesville, PA. This is a PE backed company which means you will have exposure to: PE reporting Executive-level reporting Acquisitions/integration Financial and operational dashboards Process improvement Increased sophistication of the accounting function Direct exposure to senior leadership Working within a company going through significant growth Actual Growth They've already made several acquisitions and expect more and continued growth. This isn't a stagnant company looking for someone to maintain the status quo. The finance/accounting organization needs to grow and become more sophisticated as the company grows. Senior Accountant Essential Functions: Take a leadership role in overseeing day-to-day accounting functions to accurately represent the company's financial activities. Lead the reconciliation of cash accounts and oversee daily banking activities for the Chief Financial Officer Assist with daily and weekly dashboard for executive staff reflecting accounting and operational data. Lead the analysis and preparation of journal entries for month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Conduct monthly reconciliation of various balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and maintain financial integrity. Cross-train and collaborate on various accounts receivable processes, including daily cash receipts, invoicing, online billing portal integration, and collection activities. Collaborate and cross-train in various accounts payable processes, including AP invoice entry, weekly vendor payment runs, and monthly vendor account reconciliations. Track capital expense projects and maintain a comprehensive software database of all company assets, including allocation of appropriate depreciation/amortization schedules. Maintain and balance subsidiary ledgers and systems by verifying, allocating and posting reconciling transactions. Play a key role in supporting year-end audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance with auditing standards. Calculate and reconcile the monthly sales tax liability for the company. Participate in physical inventory processes and inventory valuation. Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, and perform ad-hoc requests through collaboration with other departments Generate system reports and excel spreadsheets in support of projects for executive management and corporate departments. Document accounting and department policies and procedures for training purposes as needed. Provide support to Executive Management in financial analysis projects, contributing valuable insights to aid in decision-making. Our ideal candidate has: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a preference for candidates with manufacturing industry experience. Experience with Traverse Global ERP system is preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, and graphs) Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed, accurate, and well-documented work with minimal supervision. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions. Benefits include a competitive wage based on experience, paid vacation & holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, and life insurance.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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