Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations & Systems
SoftWriters
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Job summary
SoftWriters, a Pittsburgh-based technology company serving long-term care pharmacies, is seeking a Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations & Systems to help modernize finance systems and processes.
In this hybrid role, you will lead ERP upgrade projects, test plans, data validation, and internal controls, while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate month-end close. Collaborate with IT, FP&A, vendors, and auditors as the company scales.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a growing environment.
- Experience implementing and testing new accounting/ERP or billing systems.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle month-end close.
- Ability to modernize, automate, and document accounting workflows.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
Responsibilities
- Upgrade and implement the accounting system (ERP), billing tools, and reporting.
- Gather requirements, configure systems, and perform fit-gap analysis.
- Design and execute test plans; document results and validate fixes.
- Validate data conversions and reconcile balances across migrations.
- Train team on updated workflows and processes.
- Own month-end and year-end close tasks and reconciliations.
- Support AR/AP processes and maintain audit-ready documentation.
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Job description
More than a technology company.
SoftWriters develops innovative IT solutions that empower long-term care (LTC) pharmacies to deliver life-saving medications more efficiently and accurately. As a voted Top Workplace in Pittsburgh, we combine meaningful work with a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact patient care.
More than a technology company.
SoftWriters develops innovative IT solutions that empower long-term care (LTC) pharmacies to deliver life-saving medications more efficiently and accurately. As a voted Top Workplace in Pittsburgh, we combine meaningful work with a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact patient care.
We're seeking a Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations & Systems to join our growing team and help shape the future of healthcare technology. In this role, you'll lead critical accounting operations while driving the modernization of our finance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities. You'll play a key role in ERP implementations, process automation initiatives, and ensuring the integrity of our financial operations as we continue to scale.
Hybrid - Pittsburgh, PA (Core office days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
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- Serve as a key accounting contributor to the upgrade and implementation of the accounting system (ERP), billing utilities, and reporting tools.
- Participate in requirements gathering, system configuration, and fit-gap analysis for new or upgraded platforms.
- Design and execute test plans (unit, integration, parallel, and user acceptance testing); document results, identify defects, and validate fixes.
- Validate data conversions and reconcile pre- and post-migration balances to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Partner with IT, FP&A, vendors, and consultants to align data structures, workflows, and reporting through system transitions.
- Document new system processes and train team members on updated workflows.
- Evaluate manual, legacy, and high-touch processes and lead opportunities for automation and standardization.
- Leverage technology — including advanced Excel, workflow tools, ERP capabilities, and AI — to streamline recurring accounting tasks.
- Design, implement, and document improved processes, and create SOPs and process maps.
- Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness across accounting workflows.
- Own recurring journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Ensure reconciliations are timely, accurate, and GAAP compliant.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules for close activities.
- Prepare documentation to support internal and external audits, including audit requests, reconciliations, and evidence of controls.
- Support and, where assigned, lead the AR process — customer invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliation.
- Lead or assist with collection efforts to maintain strong cash flow and address delinquent accounts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure timely, accurate invoices.
- Maintain supporting documentation for customer accounts, adjustments, and issue resolution.
- Support the accounts payable process, including vendor invoice review, validation, and payment in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
- Process and reconcile employee expense reports and company credit card activity.
- Maintain accurate, organized, audit-ready AP documentation.
- Maintain accurate financial data by identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Build and refine reports to improve data quality, metric visibility, and decision support.
- Support Accounting and Finance leadership with ad hoc reporting, analyses, reconciliations, and special projects.
- Mentor and provide guidance to developing colleagues; help cross-train and document responsibilities across the team.
- Perform back‑up duties and other functions as needed — where flexibility and cross‑functional support are expected.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a growing, multi-product, or complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience with new accounting/ERP or billing system implementation and testing (configuration, UAT, parallel testing, data validation).
- Strong understanding of GAAP, full-cycle month-end close, and internal controls.
- Proven ability to modernize, automate, and document accounting workflows.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups; automation a strong plus).
- Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 300 or similar.
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines and projects in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to independently identify process weaknesses and drive improvements end to end.
- Experience contributing to an ERP implementation or major system upgrade.
- Experience with workflow automation, AI-enabled tools, or process redesign.
- Experience in a SaaS or software environment with recurring revenue and deferred revenue recognition.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits and public-company / SOX-style control environments.
Meaningful Work: Your work directly supports the financial operations and technology solutions that help long-term care pharmacies deliver critical medications to patients.
Brand new, high-tech office with stunning Pittsburgh city views, located directly on the North Shore waterfront.
Consistently voted one of the best places to work in Pittsburgh.
- Hybrid work policy with flexible hours
- Remote-Work Bank for additional flexibility
- Paid parking provided
- PTO day on your birthday
- Floating holidays
- Competitive salary
- 100% paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Clear career advancement paths
- Innovators, Thought Leaders, Teachers: We invest in your growth and encourage knowledge sharing.
- Accountability and Ownership: Take initiative, own outcomes, celebrate wins.
- Customer-Centric: Direct connection to the pharmacies and patients we serve.
- Unyielding Integrity: Ethical decision-making in everything we do.
- One Team, Family Spirit: Collaborative environment where everyone's success matters.
Note: This position does not sponsor work visas and requires the ability to work hybrid from our Pittsburgh office. Relocation assistance is not provided.
SoftWriters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
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