Senior Accountant

LHH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant in Pittsburgh to support month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations. You will help ensure GAAP compliance and provide financial insights to leaders across the organization.

The role requires 4–6+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and ERP familiarity. You’ll collaborate with FP&A, operations, and tax teams on various financial initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Analyze financial statements and variances, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes and provide requested documentation.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters.
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process enhancements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The Senior Accountant will work cross-functionally to provide accurate financial insights and support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Analyze financial statements and variances, providing actionable insights to leadership
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Support internal and external audit processes and provide requested documentation
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., FP&A, operations, tax) on financial matters
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process enhancements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-eligible
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-location environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits (Sample)

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled