Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support critical accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for the business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in close activities, balance sheet oversight, cash management, and compliance support while partnering with finance and operational teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Produce and evaluate monthly, mid-year, and annual financial reporting materials for submission to corporate stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to a fast-paced month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and organizing supporting documentation within tight deadlines.
• Monitor cash activity and develop forecasts that support liquidity planning, including recommendations on payment timing and working capital needs.
• Oversee accounts receivable performance by tracking aging trends, coordinating collection efforts, and helping reduce overdue balances.
• Maintain the integrity of the balance sheet through timely reconciliations, intercompany review, and consistent general ledger oversight.
• Support banking and treasury-related accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations and review of cash transactions.
• Administer accounting for fixed assets, inventory, and standard costs while assisting with inventory counts and related financial analysis.
• Prepare indirect tax filings and assemble schedules required for internal reviews, external audits, and broader compliance activities.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and group leadership to strengthen controls, resolve accounting issues, and identify opportunities for process improvement.• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Hands-on experience completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate supporting schedules.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and deliver reliable reporting under deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost-related accounting processes.
• Understanding of compliance requirements, audit support, and internal control expectations within an accounting function.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business partners.
