Senior Accountant - II

Partners For Quality, Inc.; McKees Rocks (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Cash payout option in lieu of Health보험

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Paid time off 16-26 days

Wellness Days

Sick Time

8 Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer match

Free parking

Employee Activities & Recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Partners For Quality, Inc. in Robinson Township is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant II to manage complex accounting functions, support monthly closes, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role emphasizes internal controls, audits, and cross-training within the accounting team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. CPA progress is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within nonprofit healthcare, human services, or public accounting environments.
• Experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Experience working with multi-entity accounting structures preferred.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant reporting, and IRS Form 990 preparation preferred.
• Experience utilizing accounting and financial reporting systems in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries to the general ledger.
• Independently perform and maintain complex balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, Agency ledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate assigned portions of the monthly and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset, lease, debt, prepaid expense, and other significant accounting schedules.
• Review and upload accounting data from payroll, electronic health record systems, and other integrated systems.
• Analyze financial activity and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and account discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and supporting work papers.
• Prepare documentation for annual audits, IRS Form 990 preparation, cost reports, grant reporting, and other regulatory filings.
• Support cash management activities, bank transfers, account analysis, and other treasury functions as assigned.
• Assist in development and monitoring of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification preferred

Job description

Overview

ORGANIZATION: Partners For Quality, Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Fiscal

POSITION: Senior Staff Accountant - II

STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours/week

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday through Friday; 8:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Robinson Township

SALARY: $70,000/yr - $80,000/yr

Partners For Quality Inc. (PFQ) is a private, non-profit organization based in Robinson Township. Partners For Quality provides administrative management to five subsidiary organizations that support local individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. PFQ’s management services include Fiscal (including payroll), HR, IT and Communications thus allowing subsidiaries to focus on their day-to-day priorities.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Corporate Controller and serves as a senior member of the accounting team supporting Partners For Quality (PFQ) and its Family of Agencies. This position is responsible for independently managing assigned accounting functions, coordinating significant portions of the monthly and annual close processes, preparing complex reconciliations and financial analyses, supporting audits and regulatory reporting, and assisting with the development and documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls.

The Senior Accountant II is expected to exercise sound professional judgment, identify and resolve accounting issues, recommend process improvements, and provide technical guidance and cross-training to other accounting personnel. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while helping maintain continuity of operations across the accounting department.

This position supports the mission, vision, and operational needs of Partners For Quality (PFQ) and its family of agencies. Employees will be required to collaborate with, provide services to, or support initiatives across all PFQ agencies, as business needs dictate.

All employees are expected to demonstrate and uphold PFQ's CHOICES Guiding Principles in their daily work, interactions, and decision-making:

Care: Demonstrate kindness, empathy, and integrity.

Holistic: Consider the whole person and broader impact of actions.

Opportunity: Seek creative solutions and possibilities for growth.

Inclusion: Foster a respectful and welcoming environment.

Collaborate: Work cooperatively with colleagues, individuals served, families, and community partners.

Empower: Encourage growth, learning, and informed decision-making.

Support: Promote a person-centered approach that helps others achieve their goals.

Demonstration of the CHOICES Guiding Principles is an essential function of all positions and will be considered as part of performance expectations and evaluations.

• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries to the general ledger.
• Independently perform and maintain complex balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, Agency ledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate assigned portions of the monthly and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset, lease, debt, prepaid expense, and other significant accounting schedules.
• Review and upload accounting data from payroll, electronic health record systems, and other integrated systems.
• Analyze financial activity and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and account discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and supporting work papers.
• Prepare documentation and schedules required for annual audits, IRS Form 990 preparation, cost reports, grant reporting, and other regulatory filings.
• Support cash management activities, bank transfers, account analysis, and other treasury functions as assigned.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead or participate in system enhancements, workflow efficiencies, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training, cross-training, and development of Staff Accountants and other accounting personnel.
• Provide backup coverage for key accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and other areas as needed.
• Document accounting procedures and maintain departmental process documentation to support continuity of operations.
• Serve as a resource to departmental management regarding accounting procedures, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
• Understand and comply with all PFQ Personnel Policies and Procedures and Financial Department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Cash Incentives

Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through our employee referral program

Benefits

• Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
• Wellness Days (2 per year)
• Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Optional 401(k) with Employer match

Work Perks

• Paid orientation and training
• Free parking (select locations)
• Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within nonprofit healthcare, human services, or public accounting environments.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Experience working with multi-entity accounting structures preferred.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant reporting, and IRS Form 990 preparation preferred.
• Experience utilizing accounting and financial reporting systems in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel locally as required.
• Act 33, Act 34, and FBI Clearances required.

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Minimum Compensation

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $80,000.00/Yr.