Accountant I - Corporate Financial Reporting

Federated Hermes, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Hermes is seeking an Accountant I in the Corporate Financial Reporting department at our Pittsburgh headquarters, hybrid location.

You will assist in monthly and quarterly close, prepare journal entries, analyze general ledger accounts, and support GAAP/SEC reporting, ensuring accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related financial field required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) required; knowledge of Oracle Financials preferred
• Experience with math, calculation, problem solving, reasoning/analysis required

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnotes.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Analyze various assigned general ledger accounts detailing major items and significant variances for review at management meetings and for year-end audits. Answer auditor questions as needed.
• Code and enter various accounting entries into the accounting system. Ensure thorough research and discussions with management that the proper accounting treatment is being applied.
• Reconcile and monitor assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare journal entries as needed to record and reconcile activity.
• Develop an understanding of GAAP, SEC and FINRA reporting requirements through reading relevant periodicals and the use of online research tools.
• Assist in the research of various regulatory/reporting requirements.
• Review operating methods and procedures to promote efficiencies. Maintain up-to-date written procedures for all assigned responsibilities.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Accountant I - Corporate Financial Reporting

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9713

Hybrid Location (office/remote)

Federated Hermes is seeking an Accountant I within our Corporate Financial Reporting department basedat our Pittsburgh headquarters. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the proper accounting of prepaid expenses, conference expenses and fixed assets as well as managing monthly and quarterly checklists for the department. The work being done by this position helps ensure maintenance of proper accounting records and production of accurate financial statements.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnotes.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Analyze various assigned general ledger accounts detailing major items and significant variances for review at management meetings and for year-end audits. Answer auditor questions as needed.
• Code and enter various accounting entries into the accounting system. Ensure thorough research and discussions with management that the proper accounting treatment is being applied.
• Reconcile and monitor assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare journal entries as needed to record and reconcile activity.
• Develop an understanding of GAAP, SEC and FINRA reporting requirements through reading relevant periodicals and the use of online research tools.
• Assist in the research of various regulatory/reporting requirements.
• Review operating methods and procedures to promote efficiencies. Maintain up-to-date written procedures for all assigned responsibilities.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

The Expertise We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related financial field required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) required; knowledge of Oracle Financials preferred
• Experience with math, calculation, problem solving, reasoning/analysis required

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always put our clients first and to act responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager with $911.6 billion in assets under management, serving investors around the world.

We provide career opportunities that enable our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring.

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

The firm does not sponsor employment visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.