Accountant

SGA Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Billing, Card Processing, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Credit Analysis, Credit Cards, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Financial Operations, Financial Services, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Genetics, Legal Support Skills, Mail Processing, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Records Management, Reimbursement, Staff Development, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Treasury, Trial Balances, Use Tax, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Philadelphia, PA

POSTED

1 day ago

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Accountant for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities :

Daily Transaction Processing & Monitoring
• Monitor and process ACH activity, accepting or rejecting transactions as appropriate
• Review daily ACH advices from Atlanta, determine ownership, and provide timely acknowledgments
• Monitor credit card processing activities, record transactions, and reconcile related accounting entries and ACH payments
• Report credit card activity to host departments, maintain registration logs, and distribute service charges based on departmental usage
• Review daily credit card transaction emails and process corresponding Workday entries
• Monitor firm's Wire for incoming wire transfers and process related accounting; return unrecognized or misdirected wires
• Create wire transfers, including IRS payments for accounts payable unit upon request
• Process and reconcile check deposits with firm in Atlanta; mail checks and send processing reminders

Accounting & Reconciliation
• Perform data entry of accounting transactions into Workday and other Bank accounting systems
• Ensure timely settlement of all entries and close General Ledger's Transaction Processing Units (TPUs) in the firm's accounting system (EASy) daily
• Monitor settlement status of the Bank's TPUs daily
• Maintain and update subsidiary ledgers for multiple general ledger accounts
• Research and reconcile account discrepancies in a timely manner
• Monitor and clear undistributed net income daily
• Update records for weekly Treasury remittances
• Perform supplemental Late GL process tasks not absorbed by shared services
• Maintain detailed allocation tables by the firm for allocated general ledger accounts
• Enter monthly entries into Workday for Bank departments as needed

Compliance & Documentation
• Review accounting checklists to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Coordinate with Legal on updates to W 9 and PA tax exempt forms and distribute them to departments upon request. Prepare year-end listings of potential unclaimed property.
• Verify work performed by others (such as Working Trial Balance WTB details) when necessary

Specialized Tasks
• Process incoming departmental mail and distribute accordingly
• Process checks received related to supplier invoices
• Prepare manual entries for expected reimbursement travel receivables
• Generate monthly Travel Aged Receivables reports and coordinate department follow-up
• Monitor city wage tax account and ensure firm completes online payments
• Process business use and occupancy tax payments on the City of Philadelphia's website

Records Management
• Provide operational support for physical records archiving
• Coordinate departmental activities related to archiving physical records
• Box and ship physical records to Iron Mountain
• Process annual disposition lists from Records Management

Required Skills :
• 5+ years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or related field
• Proven experience with financial transaction processing and reconciliation
• Proficiency in accounting systems, particularly Workday
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet daily deadlines
• Experience with ACH, wire transfers, credit card processing, and check handling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills :
• Familiarity with treasury operations and general ledger accounting
• Prior experience in a firm Bank
• Knowledge of records management practices

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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Accountant

SGA Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

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