Accountant

Koppers Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company seeks an Entry-Level Accountant I to provide comprehensive accounting support within their corporate finance department in Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will manage financial documentation, ensure compliance with accounting principles, and contribute to month-end close processes. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems are essential. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in public or private industry accounting.
• Manufacturing accounting/finance experience is a plus.
• CPA, CGMA, or CMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the corporate finance department.
• Contribute to journal entries for month-end close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support variance remediation.
• Manage the monthly lease process and reconcile lease accounts.
• Become the subject matter expert for various accounting systems.
• Analyze financial information for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to organize and set priorities

Foundational understanding of GAAP

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience using ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP

Oracle

Workiva

Simplease

Job description

Accountant I – Corporate Accounting & Finance

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Salary: $50,000.00–$70,000.00

Job Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the corporate finance department with core functional accounting responsibilities
• Contribute to and record journal entries for the general accounting month‑end close processes including payroll and benefits, leases, interest, patents, shareholder dividends and various general ledger activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide support on identifying and remediating variances in a timely fashion
• Ownership of the monthly lease process including inputs into leasing software (Simplease) for new leases, lease edits and lease terminations, recording lease entries for all North American business units, and reconciling lease balance sheet accounts and provide support on identifying and remediating variances in a timely fashion
• Provide general accounting support to the North American business unit controllership group
• Ownership of the Blackline tool including consolidation integrity manager
• Become the knowledge center and subject matter expert for the various accounting systems used by the Company (Oracle, Workiva, Simplease)
• Manage quarterly and annual document gathering and preparation for the 10‑Q and 10‑K
• Analyze financial information to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the primary financial statements
• Coordinate with Legal and Investor Relations departments on all SEC filings
• Key participant and liaison between the Corporate Accounting & Finance department and both Internal and External audit from a financial reporting perspective
• Develop understanding of general business trends
• Perform routine accounting controls and investigate variances to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act
• Work as a committed team member to achieve department initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manage the flow and completion of census‑related and other business survey‑related requests
• Perform routine duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Make decisions and establish work priorities
• Assist with special projects and initiatives on an ad‑hoc basis
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field is required; CPA, CGMA, or CMA is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in public or private industry accounting; manufacturing accounting/finance experience is a plus
• Experience using ERP systems is strongly preferred; Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP experience is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to organize and set priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment is a must
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) is required

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.