Accounting Manager, PhilaPort
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Accounting Manager, PhilaPort
Salary
$90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually
Location
Philadelphia County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-34746
Department
Port Authorities
Division
PA Dir Fince and Bdgt
Opening Date
10/03/2025
Closing Date
10/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants
30
Job Code
W3001
Position Number
50383026
Bargaining Unit
53
Pay Group
PA05
Bureau / Division Code
00883000
Bureau / Division
PA Dir Finance and Budget
Worksite Address
3460 North Delaware Avenue
City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19134
Contact Name
Elaine Civera
Contact Phone
215.426.2600
Contact Email
ecivera@philaport.com
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
NOTE: This posting will close on October 13, 2025 or after 30 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Are you a strong leader, skilled in managing teams and implementing best practices in financial processes and controls? If so, consider joining the PhilaPort, the Port of Philadelphia as an Accounting Manager. This position gives you the opportunity to oversee daily accounting operations, monitor deadlines, and provide essential support to staff.
We are an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with the management, maintenance, marketing, and promotion of port facilities along the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, as well as strategic planning throughout the port district. PhilaPort works with its terminal operators to improve its facilities and to market those facilities to prospective port users around the world. Port cargoes and the activities they generate are responsible for thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the Philadelphia area and throughout Pennsylvania.
If you are highly organized and have a knack for creating efficiencies and streamlining financial processes, we need you on our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Accounting Manager, you will be overseeing all daily accounting operations such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and disbursements, capital asset accounting, payroll, debt service, fixed assets, and variance analysis. Work involves managing the daily activities of team members, monitoring deadlines, and providing support and coaching. You will also have the opportunity to perform accounting research and offer technical guidance, as needed, to ensure the accurate processing of accounting transactions. Additional responsibilities include:
Leading the month-end, quarter end, and year-end closing process
Reviewing and approving the monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations
Researching more complex discrepancies and determining the appropriate course of action
Maintaining fixed asset module and accounting software
Administering the coordination of internal and external audits and the gathering of required audit information
Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement related to receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting accounting data by reviewing internal controls, performing analysis, and updating procedures
Using financial data and reports to provide professional accounting advice for investing, spending, and managing Commonwealth assets
Completing special projects and other ad hoc requests
Our ideal candidate will:
Excel at grant accounting and have experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling financial reports
Have strong written and verbal communication skills and enjoy collaborating with other departments to ensure grant and accounting compliance
Be able to manage and maintain confidential financial records with precision
Value contributing to and maintaining an open work environment committed to teamwork, mutual trust, and respect
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
5 flex schedules to choose from. Additional information may be provided during the interview.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on Friday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Seven or more years of related financial experience, with at least three years in a supervisory role.
Experience with Fund Accounting/Grant
Additional Requirements:
You must have a strong understanding of government contract compliance regulations found in US GAAP & GASB knowledge.
You must have a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including advanced skills with Excel.
You must have the ability to approach problem solving proactively and creatively to execute multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
You must have the ability to work collaboratively on a team, and the willingness to be an active and supportive member of a cross-functional team.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Experience with federal, state, local government, non-profit, or government contracting entity providing services to government clients
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you have seven or more years of related financial experience?
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Do you possess three or more years of financial experience in a supervisory role?
Yes
No
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Do you have experience with Fund Accounting/Grant?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you have a strong understanding of government contract compliance regulations found in US GAAP and GASB knowledge?
Yes
No
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Are you proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced skills with Excel?
Yes
No
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Do you have the ability to approach problem solving proactively and creatively to execute multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment?
Yes
No
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Do you have the ability to work collaboratively on a team?
Yes
No
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Are you willing to be an active and supportive member of a cross-functional team?
Yes
No
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Do you have experience with federal, state, local government, non-profit, or government contracting entity providing services to government clients?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
