Senior Accountant

W3Global; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. The role includes journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for month-end close, with opportunities to contribute to projects and process improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years of U.S. GAAP experience; ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are required, with a focus on accuracy and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Renewable energy project accounting experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounting activities to ensure U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with journals and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external financial reporting, including consolidated statements.
• Reconcile complex accounts and analyze intercompany transactions and debt.
• Collaborate with FP&A and operations for correct cost classifications.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Participate in system/process improvements to scale finance operations.
• Take on additional duties within accounting and finance teams.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Project coordination

AI-enabled tools adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with financial statement preparation. This role combines recurring accounting responsibilities with opportunities to support projects and process improvements as the business grows.

Role: Senior Accountant

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements.
• Reconcile and analyze complex accounts, including intercompany transactions, fixed assets, accrued expenses, debt, and revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and development teams to ensure proper classification of costs and alignment on financial treatment.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during the year-end audit.
• Participate in project meetings and provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Support the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and processes to support organizational growth.
• Complete other duties as assigned within the accounting and finance teams.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Wind and/or solar energy project development, renewable energy, or partnership accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated adaptability in learning and applying AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and process scalability within accounting and finance workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the renewable energy industry, including wind or solar projects.
• Partnership accounting experience.
• Experience with consolidated financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a growing organization.