Senior Accountant-Pittsburgh Paint Company

PPG; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Senior Accountant for its finance team to oversee lease and fixed asset activities while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. This hybrid position involves responsibilities like managing financial records, preparing reports, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in accounting software.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP including ASC 842.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease and fixed asset activities, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of leases and fixed assets.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting (specifically in leases and fixed assets), a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience in managing diverse financial responsibilities, and a passion for accuracy and efficiency.

This role is crucial to maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting analysis related to assigned areas of responsibilities.

Senior Accountant will report to the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager in Cranberry Township, PA. This is a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s lease and fixed asset activity, including capital project authorization and asset capitalization.
• Review and approve transactions, preparing necessary journal entries for leasing and fixed asset activity, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting principles (US GAAP).
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of leases and fixed assets.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes and respond to internal and external audit inquiries.

• Contribute to budget preparation and support financial forecasting activities.
• Provide timely assistance to external auditors during interim and annual audits with assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Provide financial analysis and reports to management to support decision-making.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 3-5 years of related work experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting and application, including ASC 842
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel).
• Familiarity with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPA designation (preferred but not required).

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About us:

Pittsburgh Paints Company, formerly part of PPG, is an industry leader in residential and commercial architectural coatings through its well-known portfolio of brands, including GLIDDEN, OLYMPIC, LIQUID NAILS, HOMAX, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS, Manor Hall, FLOOD, DULUX (in Canada), and SICO, among others. We manufacture and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It also includes certain light-duty protective coatings products that are primarily sold through company-owned stores and manufactured through a common factory footprint. In total, our distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations, and major home improvement centers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

Pittsburgh Paints Company provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.