Accounting Supervisor

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm located in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor. This role involves providing oversight to accounting staff, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and managing month-end and year-end processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA certification, and strong technical accounting abilities. Additionally, experience with accounting/ERP systems and a proactive approach to process improvement are essential. This position offers a competitive salary in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing complex financial reports and resolving accounting issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 3+ years of corporate accounting experience with CPA or 4+ years with strong GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to accounting staff and processes.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly close and financial statement preparation.
• Conduct research on GAAP and tax regulations.
• Prepare for external audits and manage internal reporting.
• Assist with nonprofit tax filings.
• Develop analyses and ad-hoc reports.
• Support ongoing process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent communication abilities

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support the leadership team and provide day‑to‑day oversight within the accounting department. This role will review and guide the work of staff and senior accountants, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support monthly and annual close processes across multiple entities. The position also handles research on GAAP and tax matters, prepares nonprofit tax filings, and assists with audit requests and management reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, excellent communication abilities, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

$90,000 - $110,000

Overview Of The Role

• Provide oversight and direction to accounting staff, ensuring adherence to established processes and controls
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Assist with monthly close, including preparation of journal entries and financial statements for multiple entities
• Conduct research on GAAP, tax regulations, and complex accounting issues
• Prepare information for external audits and internal management reporting
• Assist with nonprofit tax filings (including 990s) and other regulatory reporting
• Develop analyses and ad‑hoc reports as needed
• Support ongoing process‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience preparing complex financial reports and resolving accounting issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• CPA license with 3+ years of corporate accounting experience, or 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA certification
• 1+ year of supervisory or team‑lead experience