Senior Staff Accountant

Ascensus

. Own month-end close activities related to expenses, including the preparation and review of expense-related journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications, and serve as the primary expense contact .

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeDresher • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own month-end close activities related to expenses, including the preparation and review of expense-related journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications, and serve as the primary expense contact
Support other aspects of the FuturePlan monthly close, including ancillary revenue accruals, while ensuring compliance with internal control requirements
Prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, conduct account fluctuation analyses, and investigate variances
Prepare and analyze monthly profit and loss statements and balance sheet reporting
Support external audit activities, including the preparation of supporting schedules and response to audit inquiries, as needed
Develop and maintain clear and complete narrative documentation for accounting processes, procedures, and controls
Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP; research technical accounting guidance and draft accounting memos as required
Lead and contribute to special projects in support of management and broader finance initiatives
Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to track, analyze, and explain revenues and expenses
Proactively identify accounting issues and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial reporting
Support the professional development of members of the accounting team including co-ops and interns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Industry accounting experience or a mix of public accounting and industry accounting experience
2-4 years of accounting experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required
Ability to work effectively within tight timeframes and meet deadlines
Highly analytical and detail oriented with an aptitude for problem solving
Ability to work independently; strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to streamline and improve accounting processes
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Collaborative team culture
Uninterrupted workspace requirement during business hours
Internet speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better

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Hard Skills & Tools

month-end closejournal entriesaccrualsbalance sheet reconciliationsprofit and loss statementsU.S. GAAPaccount fluctuation analysestechnical accounting guidancefinancial reportingprocess improvements

Soft Skills

analyticaldetail orientedproblem solvingcommunicationorganizationalindependent workcollaborationtime managementproactiveleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting