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Transactional Accountant

GTT

Conshohocken, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Finance, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Fortune 500 Customers, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Reporting, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Retail, Retirement Funds, Sustainability, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Conshohocken, PA
POSTED
4 days ago
Primary Job Title:
Transactional Accountant

Alternate/Related Job Titles:
  • General Accountant
  • Accounting and Reporting Analyst
  • Financial Reporting Accountant
  • Senior Staff Accountant
  • Transactional Accounting Specialist
Location:
Conshohocken, PA, United States

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

Contract Details:
  • Position Type: Contract
  • Contract Duration: 6 Months
  • Start: As Soon As Possible

Job Summary

The Transactional Accounting General Accountant is responsible for executing the overall transactional accounting strategy within the country of the Group of companies. This role ensures timely, accurate, and relevant financial statements for a multi-billion-dollar U.S. operation.
As a business partner within Finance, the position reconciles accounts, applies accounting principles and procedures, supports financial close processes, and ensures compliance with internal and external accounting standards, including US GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and perform transactional accounting operations and financial close processes
  • Prepare month-end reconciliations of transactional accounting and related balance sheet accounts
  • Execute specialized transactional accounting procedures and support adoption of accounting pronouncements
  • Provide financial guidance to management and operations
  • Identify and implement process improvements to create value-added efficiencies
  • Assist with annual audits, including review and follow-up on findings
  • Prepare and review governmental external reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually)
  • Support global accounting function in development and adaptation of common accounting rules
  • Implement, monitor, and maintain internal control processes across transactional accounting
  • Develop working relationships across finance, tax, and legal teams
  • Contribute to a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred)
  • Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
  • Growing depth of US GAAP knowledge and experience
  • Experience implementing transactional accounting governance and compliance strategy
  • Demonstrated decision-making and ownership in fast-paced environments
  • Experience working with executive leadership on corporate-wide issues

Nice-to-Have Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting
  • CPA Certification
  • Experience in multinational corporate environments
  • Experience in large multi-state or multinational organizations

Required Skills

  • US GAAP knowledge
  • Month-end close and account reconciliation
  • Internal controls and compliance

Preferred Skills

  • Process improvement and technology skills
  • Audit support experience
  • Strong mentoring and communication skills
  • Financial reporting to governmental agencies
  • Ability to implement accounting pronouncements

Additional Skills

  • Transactional accounting governance strategy
  • Accounting research and implementation
  • External advisor management
  • Communicating complex accounting issues to non-financial personnel
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
  • Leadership behaviors including enabling change and delivering results
  • Cross-functional and cross-border collaboration
  • Ability to influence teams and executive stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading home furnishing company offering affordable, high-quality products. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Values diversity and inclusion.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number:
26-01721
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