Financial Accounting Analyst

Achieva; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Achieva is seeking an Accounting & Financial Analyst to transform complex financial and operational data into clear insights that support leadership decision-making and the organization's fiscal health.

You will build reports and dashboards, support annual budgeting and month-end close, and collaborate across departments to align financial insights with day-to-day operations while seeking process improvements and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Three years of experience as an accountant or financial analyst, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or related industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn and change, and maintain current financial and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams across operational departments to align financial insights with departmental goals and workflows.
• Build and maintain reports, interactive dashboards, and resource utilization models that translate complex data into clear and accessible strategic insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare multi-year forecasts and annual budgets while tracking variance and performance across affiliate organizations.
• Prepare grant budgeting reports, restricted funds tracking, and account reconciliations to support all aspects of the annual audit.
• Prepare reports, analysis, and accounting entries to support the month-end close process.
• Partner with the IT Department to connect accounting data with other operational databases and provide centralized data analytics.
• Provide timely and effective assistance to internal teams seeking data, reports, or dashboard access.
• Seek and incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate manual financial processes and promote data system integration that enhances reporting tools and analytical models.
• Offer clear explanations and training when needed, empowering staff to make the most of available analytical resources.
• Research industry trends and evaluate programs to recommend operational improvements that support long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Maintain a helpful, courteous, and solution-oriented approach in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

BI tools

MIP accounting software

Paycom payroll

Job description

Are you passionate about using financial data and analytics to support meaningful decision-making? Achieva is seeking an Accounting & Financial Analyst to transform complex financial and operational data into clear insights that support leadership, strengthen decision-making, and promote the long-term fiscal health of our organization. If you enjoy financial analysis, data visualization, process improvement, and collaborating across departments, we'd love to have you join our team.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person's unique aspirations.

Position Summary

The Accounting & Financial Analyst plays a key role in financial data analysis, data storytelling, and visualization to support leadership decision-making and the organization's overall operational and fiscal health. While anchored in financial strategy, this position works extensively across multiple operational departments, partnering with teams throughout the Achieva Family of Organizations to align financial insights with day-to-day operations.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Achieva Resource, the Accounting & Financial Analyst supports annual budgeting and month-end close while tracking performance, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting the strategic goals of Achieva's five affiliate nonprofit corporations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams across operational departments to align financial insights with departmental goals and workflows.
• Build and maintain reports, interactive dashboards, and resource utilization models that translate complex data into clear and accessible strategic insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare multi-year forecasts and annual budgets while tracking variance and performance across affiliate organizations.
• Prepare grant budgeting reports, restricted funds tracking, and account reconciliations to support all aspects of the annual audit.
• Prepare reports, analysis, and accounting entries to support the month-end close process.
• Partner with the IT Department to connect accounting data with other operational databases and provide centralized data analytics.
• Provide timely and effective assistance to internal teams seeking data, reports, or dashboard access.
• Seek and incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate manual financial processes and promote data system integration that enhances reporting tools and analytical models.
• Offer clear explanations and training when needed, empowering staff to make the most of available analytical resources.
• Research industry trends and evaluate programs to recommend operational improvements that support long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Maintain a helpful, courteous, and solution-oriented approach in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Three years of experience as an accountant or financial analyst, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or related industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn and change, and maintain current financial and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling and budgeting.
• Experience with Excel, data analytics, and Business Intelligence (BI).
• General accounting and month-end closing experience, including experience creating journal entries.
• Knowledge of nonprofit reporting and grant financial administration in healthcare or intellectual disability organizations.
• Knowledge of MIP accounting software and Paycom payroll system.

Why Join Achieva?

Meaningful Work: Make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Collaborative Culture: Join a mission-driven organization that values teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or [e-mail].