Senior Financial Accountant: Close, Analyze & Report

Armstrong Group; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility on first day with

Competitive pay with annual increases

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Armstrong Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Butler, PA, onsite. You will manage journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role emphasizes internal controls, variance analysis, and collaboration with leadership for actionable insights. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or MBA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Five to seven years progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or MBA is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills are essential.
• Proficiency with GAAP, internal controls, and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial data modeling are expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries in GAAP.
• Coordinate month-end close to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Review general ledger for accuracy, proper documentation, and policy compliance.
• Analyze and reconcile complex GL accounts, investigate variances.
• Lead the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare management reports comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts.
• Support annual financial audits with schedules and documentation.
• Communicate financial results and insights to leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Power Query

PivotTables

Financial modeling

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Armstrong Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Butler, PA, onsite. You will manage journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role emphasizes internal controls, variance analysis, and collaboration with leadership for actionable insights. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or MBA is preferred but not required.