Staff Accountant

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions and a path to grow within a collaborative environment.

The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, assist with month-end close, reconcile accounts, and support audits and tax preparation while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and support management with financial analysis.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Support annual audits and tax preparation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Skills

2-5 years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Pittsburgh, PA

$60,000- $75,000

Join a growing organization where your accounting expertise will make an impact!

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a collaborative environment while gaining exposure to a variety of accounting functions.

Overview Of The Staff Accountant Role

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger


• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes


• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts


• Prepare financial reports and support management with financial analysis


• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed


• Support annual audits and tax preparation


• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies


• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications For The Staff Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


• 2–5 years of accounting experience


• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Experience with an ERP system preferred


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines