General Accountant

Scalo Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Improvement Incentive

15 Days Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Scalo Inc. is seeking a General Accountant to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, you will help ensure accurate financials and timely reporting in a fast-paced in-office environment.

Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential. Experience with Sage 300 is a plus; candidates should be comfortable learning new software and maintaining confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2 years accounting experience preferred.
• Construction industry experience beneficial.
• Experience with Sage 300 accounting software.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Payroll and bank reconciliation duties.
• Month-end close and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and analyze trends.
• Maintain confidential financial information and records.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

About us:

Scalo Inc is the shared services company for the Scalo Companies, supporting construction businesses like Burns & Scalo Roofing, Scalo Solar Solutions, NexGen Metal Design Systems, and Burns & Scalo Roofing Ohio. We provide expertise in accounting, HR, safety, marketing, warehousing, and administration, allowing each company to focus on its core operations while benefiting from centralized support and innovation.

Our Values Statement:

Every great company starts with great team members. At The Scalo Companies, we're looking for individuals who live our OWNERS values every day. We believe in taking ownership, winning together, never settling, elevating others, protecting our reputation, and putting safety first. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Summary:

The General Accountant, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, supports the financial operations of the Scalo Companies by performing a range of accounting duties with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently with tight deadlines, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn industry-specific accounting software.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary emphasis on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Bank Account Reconciliation, and month end close process
• General ledger, cash management
• Produce Work In Progress(WIP) and Backlog reports
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Maintenance of accounting files
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Provide exemplary, detail-oriented administrative support services to The Scalo Companies
• Complete accounting functions through various computer programs and working heavily in the MS Office package
• Ability to learn new software such as Sage Timberline, Timberscan
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Work in a fast-paced environment with monthly and weekly deadlines
• Respond to Team Member and customer inquiries in a timely manner and with a friendly, professional demeanor in a team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Possess customer care focus and have ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to learn and provide assistance to all operational personnel –with willingness/enthusiasm to handle other tasks as necessary
• Ability to work independently and within a team effectively
• Possess a strong sense of accountability and high work standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and details
• Ability to work in a sedentary position involving sitting and standing primarily with a majority of tasks completed via computer work
• Ability to work general business hours with occasional overtime hours due to business needs (Monthly financial statement preparation, end of month closing preparation, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2 years’ experience in an accounting-related position
• Job costing experience
• Construction industry experience
• Experience in Sage 300 accounting software

Benefits:

• Profit Improvement Incentive available
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off and 7 paid Company holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligible to enroll in Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Type:

Full-time, In-office

Work Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Occasional overtime during monthly close or other peak times