Senior Accountant

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to prepare external financial and internal management reports while conducting technical accounting research for new guidance. You’ll manage debt, equity, and other assignments with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

The role covers SOX compliance, audit-support, financial statement preparation, and training junior staff, in a collaborative, health-oriented environment with hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years Public Accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and review of all financial filings.
• Provide assistance to operational management in the analysis of financial information.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting and disclosure items.
• Ensure timely and accurate journalization of all assigned accounts to the general ledger.
• Maintain and update accounting policies for new pronouncements and business endeavors.
• Reconcile designated GL accounts monthly and report balances.
• Ensure inter-company accounts are balanced periodically.
• Prepare audit schedules for quarterly and year-end external audits.
• Assist in preparing financial reporting packages.
• Participate in all SOX compliance activities.
• Provide analysis projects for management on hot topics.
• Provide technical training to senior and staff accountants.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Presentation

Budgeting

Project management

Planning

Attention to detail

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