Staff Accountant

Sellers Dorsey • Philadelphia, PA

8d • $65,500 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sellers Dorsey is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant who will be responsible for assigned general ledger accounts, month-end close activities, balance-sheet reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial analysis. As the Staff Accountant, you will support Success Revenue accounting, internal controls, audit and tax requests, NetSuite and process improvements, and provide cross-training coverage across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and invoicing. You will also prepare accurate, review-ready work, investigate differences, follow established policies and procedures, and escalate complex or judgmental matters to senior accounting team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on work with general ledger activities, month-end close, journal entries, balance-sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Strong Excel skills required).
• Ability to learn and use financial systems, reporting tools, and supporting applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet recurring deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders across the organization.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sellers Dorsey does not sponsor employment visas at this time.
• Employment with Sellers Dorsey is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• CPA eligible, actively pursuing CPA licensure, or interested in progressing toward CPA licensure is preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and controlled accounting processes.
• Experience preparing review-ready workpapers and investigating account differences.
• NetSuite ERP experience a plus.
• Concur experience a plus.
• Exposure to revenue accounting, AP, AR, cash, audit support, internal controls, or process documentation is preferred.
• Experience in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and posting of recurring journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, expense schedules, supporting attachments, corrections, and close documentation.
• Prepare assigned balance-sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, resolve differences on a timely basis, and maintain clear review-ready support.
• Prepare recurring Success Revenue schedules and workflow support after phased training; support routine schedules and workpapers for more complex revenue arrangements while escalating significant judgments.
• Prepare detailed P&L variance analysis and related regional, sub-region, and account-level reporting reconciliations; clearly explain material or unusual activity.
• Provide practical backup coverage for selected AP, AR, invoicing, cash, and collection activities, including invoice entry or coding, cash-sheet updates, payment application, aging follow-up, vendor or customer questions, and agreed close tasks.
• Prepare assigned internal-control evidence, complete routine monitoring, and maintain approved SOPs, close checklists, job aids, and process documentation.
• Support financial statement audit, tax, and other compliance requests by preparing recurring schedules, organizing PBC support, retrieving documentation, and tracking open requests.
• Participate in NetSuite testing, accounting validation, reconciliations, issue tracking, and accounting support for system and process improvements, including NetSuite Planning and Budgeting.
• Complete supervised cross-training and backup cycles for assigned processes and assist with recurring internal or external accounting requests, account research, data pulls, schedule updates, and follow-up.

Benefits

• Annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP) that can range to up to 7% of annual salary.
• Group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, and vision.
• Insurance plans offering short term disability, long term disability, and basic life.
• 401k plan.
• Flexible Time Off.
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Paid time off for qualifying medical leave.
• Up to 12 weeks of combined paid parental and bonding leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level