Senior Accountant

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their corporate accounting team. This role will handle general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support.

Ideal candidate has GAAP expertise, strong analytical skills, and CPA or pursuit of CPA; 3+ years progressive accounting experience, public accounting background preferred. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting preferred.
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review external financial statements and internal management reports.
• Monitor and document technical accounting matters and disclosures.
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end external audit requests and SOX controls.
• Provide accounting guidance and training to staff accountants.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Research accounting guidance

SOX compliance

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

$80,000- $90,000

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their corporate accounting team in Pittsburgh. This role will be responsible for a variety of accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, technical accounting, and audit-related activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger and financial reporting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to research and apply accounting guidance to complex transactions. Public accounting experience and a CPA are highly preferred.

Overview Of The Senior Accountant Role

• Support the preparation and review of external financial statements and internal management reports
• Prepare and analyze financial information to support business and management decisions
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters and financial statement disclosures
• Monitor and evaluate new accounting standards and assess their impact on the organization
• Prepare and record accurate journal entries for assigned accounts and transactions
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies
• Review and maintain intercompany balances and ensure accounts are properly reconciled
• Assist with quarterly and year-end external audit requests and supporting schedules
• Support the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages
• Maintain and update accounting policies in response to new accounting guidance and business developments
• Participate in SOX compliance activities, including documentation, control testing, and reporting
• Perform financial analysis and special projects to support management decision-making
• Provide accounting guidance, training, and support to Senior and Staff Accountants
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills

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