Staff Accountant

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Kennett Square, PA
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
As a Staff Accountant, you'll support month-end and year-end processes, prepare journal entries, and assist in compiling financial statements. You'll manage accounts payable and receivable, perform bank reconciliations, and aid audits while ensuring accurate financial reporting to internal clients.
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Overview:

We don’t simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you — offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day. 

Chatham’s Internal Finance team provides detailed reporting to the firm’s various sectors and practice areas to enable them to make informed decisions for the business.  The team strives for excellence in all we do, while creating an environment where individuals are respected and encouraged to share ideas. We are looking to add an organized, inquisitive, and driven accountant to the team. Primary responsibilities include a wide variety of general accounting tasks.


In this role you will:

  • Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and accruals.
  • Assist in compiling and preparing monthly financial statements for US companies and related foreign subsidiaries.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of Chatham’s billing and revenue structure, both domestic and international, to support the invoicing process.
  • Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable administration.
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding AR balances, ensuring timely collections.
  • Develop an understanding of expenditures incurred across geographies and all Chatham teams.
  • Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation for AP and AR-related inquiries.
  • Perform other accounting-related duties and projects as assigned.


Your impact:

One of Chatham’s purposes is to have an impact on our clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on our internal clients by providing useful, accurate, and timely financial information. The desired candidate should be able to address questions as they arise and be able to communicate clearly to individuals at any level. We are searching for a flexible team player who is willing to assume any routine tasks in order to contribute to the team’s success. At Chatham, you have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally, while working with smart and engaging colleagues who are truly vested in your success.


Contributors to your success: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-faceted or fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software (experience with NetSuite is a plus).
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Continuous process improvement mindset.
  • Highly motivated, self-starter


About Chatham Financial:

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 600 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,000 companies across a wide range of industries — handling over $750 billion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visit chathamfinancial.com.

Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer. 

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The Company
HQ: Kennett Square, PA
608 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 600 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,000 companies across a wide range of industries — handling over $750 billion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visit chathamfinancial.com.

Financial risk management advisory | Interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity hedging | Hedging execution and processing | Hedge accounting | Derivative and debt valuation | Derivatives regulatory compliance | ISDA review and negotiation | Defeasance and yield maintenance | Debt and derivatives analytics | Financial risk management technology

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