Accountant

Confidentiel; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.

The role focuses on general ledger work, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close, with a solid grounding in GAAP and strong Excel skills to drive precise reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with GL reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and supporting schedules.
• Run and analyze monthly Maxio revenue reports.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation schedules and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

GL reconciliations

Journal entries

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes, along with a solid understanding of GAAP principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of supporting schedules and financial statements.
• Run and analyze monthly Maxio revenue reports.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation schedules and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of various tax schedules.
• Process vendor invoices and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Administer the company purchasing card program, including receipt collection, coding, and transaction posting.
• Post and apply customer payments accurately and timely.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Analyze revenue and expense trends and identify variances against budget.
• Support ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and special projects.
• Provide assistance during annual audits and respond to auditor requests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with General Ledger (GL) reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities is required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.