Junior Accountant

SSAB; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB in Pittsburgh is seeking a junior accountant to support accounts payable and receivable processes, prepare journal entries, and assist in monthly closings. The role offers exposure to corporate finance workflows and cross-department collaboration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field and 1–3+ years of experience, with strong communication, organization, and proficiency in SAP Business One and MS Office. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of proven experience as a junior accountant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; highly organized.
• Proficiency in SAP Business One and MS Office; accounting software experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable: issue invoices and coordinate with warehouses, customers and internal departments.
• Assist with accounts payable: invoice approvals, entry, payments and vendor setup.
• Review expense reports for compliance, accuracy and disclosure.
• Perform month-end bank reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and journal entries.
• Support balance sheets, income statements, and closing processes.
• Assist in monthly/yearly closings and audits.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

SAP Business One

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP Business One

MS Office

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with the accounts receivable process; including, issuing invoices and communicating with external warehouses, customers and internal departments related to sales transactions.
• Assist with the accounts payable process; including invoice approval, entry, payments and reconciliations as well as setup of new vendors.
• Review expense reports for compliance, accuracy and proper expense disclosure and classification.
• Assist with month bank reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports.
• Prepare and post various journal entries.
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting financial guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Assist in providing information requested by internal and external auditors.
• Perform administrative and office-related duties as required to support business and team objectives.
• Works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Management.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 1 - 3+ years of proven experience as a junior accountant
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized
• Excellent computer proficiency (SAP Business One (a plus), MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), including accounting software
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Strong attention to details, analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive
• Current/active driver’s license

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 4 - 6+ years of increasingly responsible experience performing financial & professional administrative duties and customer service
• Experience with Sales and Customer Service
• SAP Business One

Working conditions

Travel 10% of time for meetings at other SSAB locations, trainings, seminars & conferences as needed

Physical requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards