Senior Accountant

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to drive excellence in health and wellness finance. The role involves preparing external and internal reports, researching complex accounting issues, and ensuring accurate journal entries for debt, equity, and related activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration, SOX compliance, and supporting management with financial analysis and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 2+ years public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial filings.
• Analyze and report financial information for management.
• Research technical accounting and disclosures.
• Journalize general ledger entries timely and accurately.
• Maintain accounting policies for new pronouncements.
• Reconcile designated GL accounts monthly and report results.
• Balance inter-company accounts periodically.
• Prepare audit schedules for quarterly and annual audits.
• Assist in financial reporting packages.
• Participate in SOX compliance activities.
• Provide analysis on hot topics and training to staff.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

A Pittsburgh, PA based industry leader seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant. Looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where one will make a personal impact every day.

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of the Company’s external financial and internal management reports. Responsible for technical accounting research for new accounting guidance and complex accounting issues. Accurate and timely accounting of all activity related to debt, equity, and other duties as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the preparation and review of all financial filings
• Provide assistance to operational management in the analysis and understanding of all financial information as required
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting and disclosure items
• Ensure the timely and accurate journalization of all assigned accounts and transactions to the general ledger
• Maintain and update the accounting policies of the Company for new accounting pronouncements and new business endeavors
• Reconcile/review designated general ledger accounts to the summary trial balance on a monthly basis and provide periodic reporting of accounts
• Ensure all inter-company accounts for assigned entities are balanced on a periodic basis
• Prepare all assigned audit request schedules, for review by manager, for the quarterly and year end external audits on a timely basis
• Assist in preparation of financial reporting package on a timely basis
• Participate in all SOX compliance activities - including, but not limited to, documentation, testing, and reporting
• Provide analysis projects for management on various hot topics
• Provide technical training to senior and staff accountants
• Provide support to senior and staff accountants
• Additional duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hybrid work environment, 2 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to ability to work remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years Public Accounting experience preferred
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting