Staff Accountant at CESCAPHE EVENT GROUP in Philadelphia, PA

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate records of incoming payments and ensuring timely collection of outstanding receivables. This role supports the organization’s financial health by monitoring customer accounts, preparing invoices, reconciling payments, and resolving billing discrepancies. The AR Accountant collaborates closely with internal teams and external clients to maintain positive relationships while upholding company policies and financial procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare month end journal entries.
• Prepare detailed monthly work papers.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Prepare analyses and reports as requested by management.
• Ensure department deadlines are met.
• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping and departmental processes as needed.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reports and regulatory filings
• Generate reports and provide updates to management regarding outstanding balances.
• Support audits by providing required accounting documentation.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

This job description is not intended to cover or include all of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with internal and external clients
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of accounting experience (public or private)
• Experience with Triple Seat, Quickbooks, or Stampli AP is helpful but not required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills [Power pivot, pivot tables, import/export data to/from other systems, sumifs, lookup, etc]
• Tech skills and ability to data mine, aggregate and analyze data.
• Knowledge of general IT maintenance helpful
• Knowledge of corporate insurance helpful
• Experience processing or reviewing payroll
• Exemplifies and exhibits Cescaphes’ Core Values
• Accepts feedback professionally and applies suggestions for improvement
• Maintains well-organized files and materials, creating a productive and efficient work environment to meet department deadlines.
• Hospitality industry experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

(Frequency of mobility, lifting, climbing, standing, siting, reaching, speaking, vision, color vision, outdoors/indoors, noise level, fumes/odor, chemical exposure or any other environmental hazards)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching as job duties require.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (such as office supplies, files, or small equipment).

Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person