Sr. Accountant

Federated Hermes; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional environment

Job summary

A global investment management firm in Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, proficiency in Word and Excel, and strong analytical skills. Candidates should have 3+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience, and knowledge of Oracle Financials is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a professional environment, fostering career growth. Apply online for more information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting/financial reporting experience in a public company or a minimum of 2 years public accounting experience.
• Completion of or progress toward passing the CPA exam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex general ledger accounts and variances for management review.
• Reconcile and monitor complex balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Code, enter, and ensure proper accounting treatment for accounting entries.
• Research GAAP, SEC, and FINRA reporting requirements.
• Liaison with external auditors on audits.
• Complete quarterly regulatory filings and annual financial statements.
• Research regulatory/reporting requirements independently.
• Evaluate operating methods for efficiency improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date written procedures for responsibilities.
• Analyze subsidiary account activity and prepare financial statements.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of Oracle Financials

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9603

Federated Hermes is seeking a Senior Accountant at our Pittsburgh headquarters to interact with personnel across the organization to participate in the preparation and filing of Corporate Financial reporting.

What you can expect:

• Analyze complex general ledger accounts detailing major items and significant variances for review at management meetings and for year-end audits.
• Reconcile and monitor complex balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Code and enter various accounting entries into the accounting system. Ensure through research and discussions with management that the proper accounting treatment is being applied.
• Research relevant GAAP, SEC, and FINRA reporting requirements.
• Liaison directly with external auditors on various audits.
• Complete quarterly regulatory filings and annual financial statements.
• Independently research regulatory/reporting requirements.
• Evaluate operating methods and procedures on a continual basis and make recommendations for improved efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date written procedures for all assigned responsibilities in accordance with SOX 404.
• Analyze assigned subsidiary account activity and balances on the subsidiary financial statements.
• Prepare assigned subsidiary stand‑alone financial statements.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting required. Completion of or progress toward passing the CPA exam preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting/financial reporting experience in a public company or a minimum of 2 years public accounting experience required
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required; knowledge of Oracle Financials preferred
• Strong analytical and accounting skills required

For more than 70 years, Federated Hermes (FHI) has provided world‑class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes' employees have defined the qualities of the company’s success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management industry.

For additional information about the opportunity and to apply, please visit https://careers.federatedinvestors.com/psp/EXT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=9603&PostingSeq=1

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race (including physical characteristics such as hairstyles ), color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

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