Accounting Supervisor: Payroll, Controls & Closing Expert

AMETEK, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to lead analytical and controls/process compliance activities and manage monthly and year-end closings in a fast-paced environment in the United States.

The role collaborates with multiple departments to drive process improvements and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting (or MBA), at least three years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or MBA is required or preferred.
• Minimum three years accounting experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft NAV and/or SAP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contributes financial information to strategic planning and operational reviews by analyzing results, resolving issues, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting continuous process enhancements.
• Develops and maintains sales, margin, inventory, costing, and job variance reporting to support business decision-making and operational performance.
• Partners with commercial and operational teams to review product costing, pricing strategies, and margin performance.
• Supports the annual budgeting process by providing accounting information, monitoring expenditures, analyzing variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Manages month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, and preparation of financial reports.
• Oversees fixed asset accounting, including asset records, capitalization activities, depreciation, and related account reconciliations.
• Manages cash flow objectives through strategic disbursement planning and monitoring of working capital requirements.
• Researches and interprets accounting guidance, policies, and regulations to ensure compliance and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Coordinates and supports internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing requested documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA

Tools

Microsoft NAV

SAP

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to lead analytical and controls/process compliance activities and manage monthly and year-end closings in a fast-paced environment in the United States.

The role collaborates with multiple departments to drive process improvements and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting (or MBA), at least three years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/Word skills.