Accountant

LHH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, f.k.a. Parker+Lynch, is partnering with a company in the Greater Pittsburgh Area to add an Accountant to their Corporate Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.

The role requires analytical and organizational skills to support the accounting team and meet monthly close deadlines. Responsibilities include reconciliations, financial statements, and interaction with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
• 1–4 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete account reconciliations and prepare financial statements and reports on a timely basis.
• Coordinate with other departments to assure the accurate and timely flow of information into financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.
• Be accountable to general ledger close and other sensitive deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between the company and its external auditors during audits and reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

LHH, f.k.a. Parker+Lynch is partnering with a company in the Greater Pittsburgh Area that is looking to add an Accountant to their Corporate Accounting team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Complete account reconciliations and prepare financial statements and reports on a timely basis, as required.
• Work with other functional areas and departments to assure the accurate and timely flow of information into financial statements, providing excellent customer service.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
• Be accountable to general ledger close and other sensitive deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between the company and its external auditors during audits and reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
• 1 - 4 years' experience in accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP, Oracle or similar ERP system