Senior Accountant

Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA), a non-profit that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families to ensure equal access to justice and strengthen Philadelphia’s communities, is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Senior Accountant to join our organization. The Senior Accountant is responsible for conducting monthly closings, preparing financial statements for our annual audit, and ensuring our processes and procedures maximize clarity and adherence to requirements while minimizing inefficiencies. The Senior Accountant reports to PLA’s Finance Director and is a key member of the organization’s Finance team

Essential Duties

• Conduct regular month-end and year-end closing for all of PLA’s programs and projects
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheets and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy in allocation of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and resolving discrepancies
• Prepare schedules and financial statements in support of annual audits
• Ensure financial grant compliance and fiscal responsibilities
• Use and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and manuals designed to enable clarity in financial processes and ensure adequate financial controls
• Assist the Director of Finance in creating cash flow projections, budget variance analyses, and revenue forecasts

Preferred Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including a demonstrated understanding of month-end/year-end close processes, GAAP, and grant accounting processes
• An aptitude for understanding, adhering to, and applying grant reporting requirements and restrictions within a dynamic environment
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail with solid writing skills
• An orientation toward collaboration and teamwork, along with a self-directed work ethic and the ability to work independently
• Comfort with ambiguity and adapting to changing circumstances
• Values alignment with PLA, including a commitment to justice, equity, and opportunity

Location and Schedule Information

PLA’s work hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The organization is currently operating on a hybrid schedule, with at least 2 days a week in our Center City Philadelphia office, and the remainder of the days working remotely. To enable successful remote work, candidates will need to have reliable internet access.