Senior Accountant: Systems & Automation for Finance Ops

SoftWriters, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Remote work options

Paid parking

Birthday PTO

Floating holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

SoftWriters, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations and modernize finance systems in a hybrid Pittsburgh role. You will drive ERP upgrades, implement automation, and ensure GAAP-compliant month-end close, with ownership of reconciliations and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in progressive accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage 300 or similar ERP systems, enabling quality financial reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a complex environment.
• Hands-on experience with new accounting/ERP or billing system implementation and testing.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, full-cycle month-end close, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to modernize, automate, and document accounting workflows.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, lookups).
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 300 or similar.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP/system upgrade, billing utilities, and reporting tool implementations.
• Gather requirements, configure systems, and conduct fit-gap analysis.
• Design and execute test plans; document results and defects.
• Validate data conversions and reconcile balances post-migration.
• Collaborate with IT, FP&A, vendors, and consultants during system transitions.
• Train team on updated workflows and document processes.
• Identify automation opportunities and standardize processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and audit readiness across accounting workflows.
• Own journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses monthly.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

SoftWriters, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations and modernize finance systems in a hybrid Pittsburgh role. You will drive ERP upgrades, implement automation, and ensure GAAP-compliant month-end close, with ownership of reconciliations and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in progressive accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage 300 or similar ERP systems, enabling quality financial reporting and process improvements.