Senior Accountant – GAAP, Nonprofit & Endowment

Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary invites applications for an Accountant/Senior Accountant to support the Director of Accounting and the Seminary’s financial operations. The role covers general accounting, student accounts, endowment and fund accounting, payroll, and financial reporting in a GAAP-compliant environment.

Selected candidate may be hired as Accountant or Senior Accountant based on experience; Senior Accountant may require greater independence and ownership of processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and GAAS and related college accounting guidelines.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related financial experience.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• CPA/MBA preferred; experience in higher education/nonprofits/endowments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in timely preparation and analysis of financial statements compliant with GAAP.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, student accounts, and fixed assets; process invoices and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate documentation of entries.
• Support annual audit processes and assist with special projects.
• Collaborate with others to support overall financial operations.
• Adhere to internal controls and company policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial information systems

Job description

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary invites applications for an Accountant/Senior Accountant to support the Director of Accounting and the Seminary’s financial operations. The role covers general accounting, student accounts, endowment and fund accounting, payroll, and financial reporting in a GAAP-compliant environment.

Selected candidate may be hired as Accountant or Senior Accountant based on experience; Senior Accountant may require greater independence and ownership of processes.