Senior Accountant

Homer-City-Redevelopment; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Homer City Redevelopment in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing Finance team. You will support the accounting function during construction and operation of a major power project, handling GL, journal entries, cash records, and month-end close with cross-functional collaboration.

The role is full-time, in-person at the downtown Pittsburgh office with occasional site travel to Homer City and Blairsville, PA. A CPA or progress toward CPA is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive accounting experience; Big Four preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day general ledger and transactional accounting activities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and process payment transactions with proper approvals.
• Record and reconcile cash transactions, including bank activity and transfers.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with construction/project cost accounting and capitalization policies.
• Support intercompany accounting and settlements across entities.
• Assist with fixed assets and construction-in-progress records.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting, with variance analysis.
• Maintain organized accounting records and respond to audit requests.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• Location 20 Stanwix St,Pittsburgh, PA, 15222,United States
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will be a key member of Homer City Redevelopment’s growing Finance team, reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller. This role will support the development of the company’s accounting function for a multi-GW combined cycle gas turbine power plant project. It is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage startup and contribute to building the financial operations of a major power generation facility expected to generate billions of dollars in annual revenue.

The Senior Accountant will focus on transactional accounting, general ledger activities, and financial reporting, helping ensure accurate and timely accounting records as the company progresses through the construction phase and prepares for future operations. This role will provide hands-on experience across cash and banking transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across the Finance team and other departments.

Where you will work

The Senior Accountant role is full-time, and is a 100% in-person role, based in the company’s downtown Pittsburgh office.

The role will require occasional travel to the power plant site in Homer City, PA and the company’s office in nearby Blairsville, PA with infrequent travel to other locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day general ledger and transactional accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review and process payment transactions, ensuring appropriate coding, supporting documentation, approvals, and timely payment processing.
• Record and reconcile cash transactions, including bank activity, wire transfers, and other treasury-related transactions.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual account balances.
• Assist with accounting for construction project expenditures, including reviewing invoices and supporting documentation and applying established capitalization policies.
• Support intercompany accounting activities, including recording transactions, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with settlements across legal entities.
• Assist with fixed asset and construction-in-progress accounting, including maintaining project cost records and supporting the tracking of capitalized expenditures.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages, including variance analysis and explanations of significant fluctuations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements.
• Assist with external audit requests and provide supporting documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end close efficiency.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Professional development support and tuition assistance
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for career growth

Requirements

• Three years of progressive accounting experience, with Big Four public accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with transactional accounting processes, including accounts payable, cash transactions, and expense reimbursements.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, construction-in-progress accounting, or capitalization of project costs is a plus.
• NetSuite experience highly preferred.
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA license strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.