Accounting Specialist

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match: 100% to 150% after 3

Health coverage: medical, life, vision

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh – Pitt-Bradford is seeking an Accounting Specialist to handle complex fiscal and accounting tasks, budgets, and financial analysis. This 12-month, full-time role reports to the Director of Business Affairs and requires a detail-oriented team player adept at independent work.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a salary range of $46,000–$52,000 commensurate with experience, and on-campus work. Strong nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; minimum two years in nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with fund accounting and restricted account management; nonprofit financial reporting; university setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting activities for the Bradford Educational Foundation (BEF) including transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for BEF Board and University of Pittsburgh.
• Budget administration across Pitt-Bradford and related center; monitor expenditures and restricted accounts; advise staff on allowable expenditures.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

GAAP

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Accounting Specialist (26003465)

Accounting Specialist

Bradford Operations - Pennsylvania-Bradford - ( 26003465 )

Where the numbers serve a mission. At Pitt-Bradford, the work of our Business Affairs office goes beyond the numbers.

Pitt-Bradford is looking for a committed, detail-oriented team player to be our Accounting Specialist. This is a 12-month, full-time staff position reporting to the Director of Business Affairs. This department is a great fit for a practiced professional who is as comfortable collaborating across campus as they are working independently.

Hiring Range: $46,000 – $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your long-term wellbeing, including:

• Robust retirement savings: Pitt matches 100% of eligible employee contributions between 3–8% of base salary. After three years, that match increases to 150% — one of the most competitive retirement benefits in higher education.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including group medical, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal time.
• For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.
  

Job Summary

Facilitates complex fiscal, accounting, accounting analysis, and general ledger functions. Prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and research. Serves to resolve high-level issues.

Essential Functions

• Accounting activities for the Bradford Educational Foundation (BEF), including recording transactions, journal entries, reconciling bank and investment statements, and preparing financial reports for the BEF Board of Directors and the University of Pittsburgh.
• Budget administration across Pitt-Bradford and The Education and Training Center at Pitt-Titusville, including monitoring expenditures, and monitoring restricted account activity, supporting compliance with funding terms, and advising department staff on allowable expenditures.
• Provide general administrative support to the Business Affairs office, including maintaining records, processing purchase requisitions, supporting accounts payable functions and handling confidential information with discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. A minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit accounting is required. Experience with fund accounting, restricted account management, nonprofit financial reporting and prior experience in a university setting is strongly preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Applicants should possess

• Nonprofit accounting expertise, including hands-on experience with fund accounting, restricted account management, GAAP, nonprofit accounting regulations, and FASB guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting, data entry, and reconciliations — and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders including senior administrators, board members, donors, and external auditors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A high degree of professional discretion. This role regularly handles sensitive financial, donor, and institutional information.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Accountant III

Job Family Finance & Procurement

Campus Bradford

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range $46,000 – $52,000/yr.

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.