Senior Corporate Accountant - Media, PA

Elwyn
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Pennsylvania, Media
May 03, 2025
Back Senior Corporate Accountant #ELW-20860 \| Posted 05/02/2025 Elwyn, Pennsylvania Apply Senior Corporate Accountant #ELW-20860 \| Posted 05/02/2025 \| Elwyn, Pennsylvania Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation. Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life. Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Elwyn seeks a Senior Corporate Accountant to prepare journal entries and reconciliations for the monthly general ledger close, conduct in-depth account analysis, and assist with monthly reporting. In addition to general accounting duties, this position will champion lease accounting under ASC 842 and lead the management and reporting of fixed assets to ensure accurate tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and regulatory compliance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the senior accountant is responsible for performing assigned tasks within the following functional areas: Accounting: Prepare and record journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information, ensuring completion in accordance with our established monthly close calendar Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance Lease Accounting: Serve as the primary subject matter expert for ASC 842 lease accounting Maintain and update the schedule of property (and/or equipment) leases, ensuring accurate recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities Prepare lease-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting Collaborate with Real Estate, Legal, and Operations teams to track new leases, modifications, renewals, and terminations Ensure lease payment schedules are accurately recorded and paid in coordination with Accounts Payable Prepare lease disclosures for financial statements and audits Fixed Asset Management: Maintain and update the fixed asset schedule, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments Track construction-in-progress projects and reclassify assets into service in a timely manner Calculate and record monthly depreciation expense and review asset useful lives and residual values for appropriateness Conduct periodic physical inventories of fixed assets and resolve discrepancies Reconcile the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger monthly Analyze company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to approved budgets and project authorizations Prepare detailed reports on fixed asset activity for internal use and external audits Reporting & Analysis: Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives Assist with completion of the quarterly and annual regulatory filings Conduct analysis and summarize financial information, as requested by management Audits & Examinations: Prepare audit schedules and assist the auditors in their inquiries within the scope of assigned functional responsibilities Systems and Process Improvement: Assist with system testing and data validation during system upgrades Contribute to department and organization special projects, including, but not limited to, acquisition activities and system implementation or upgrades Document accounting policies, procedures and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility Other: Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and/or participating in professional organizations Perform other duties as assigned EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred Experience: Five (5) years of general accounting experience CPA or CPA candidate a plus Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) Qualifications: Demonstrated strong analytical skills and account reconciliation experience Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities Demonstrated strong working knowledge of GAAP Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or problem areas and implement effective actions Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Must possess excellent collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Job Details Job Title Senior Corporate Accountant Alternate Locations 111 Elwyn Rd, Elwyn, Pennsylvania 19063 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-time