Staff Accountant

| GrayMatter |; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave and additional benefits

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Staff Accountant in Pittsburgh, PA, a hybrid role that supports monthly close and financial reporting. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and analyze data to inform management decisions.

This position requires collaboration across departments and strong Excel skills. Applicants should have a accounting degree with 1–3 years’ experience, GAAP knowledge, and comfort with D365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accurate financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with ERP systems such as D365.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform general accounting activities for monthly closings.
• Prepare journal entries and produce related reports and analyses.
• Complete reconciliations for bank and key accounts.
• Review corporate credit card and employee expense reports.
• Prepare customer billings and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to source data and support audits.
• Support accounting for acquired businesses as needed.
• Utilize D365 GL modules and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Staff Accountant – Pittsburgh, PA

Reporting to the GrayMatter Accounting Manager (or delegate), the Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting activities that require judgment, collaborating with other departments to source relevant data, and communicating the results of financial analyses.

This is a hybrid working position based in Pittsburgh, PA that facilitates occasional in-office collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform general accounting activities for the monthly financial statement closing processes
• Prepare journal entries for accounting transactions and produce related reports and analyses
• Complete bank and key account reconciliations
• Review corporate credit card and employee expense reports
• Prepare customer billings
• Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accounting transactions and financial statement presentation
• Interact with internal teams daily regarding accounting transactions to ensure accurate and on-time orders, billings, payments, and receipts
• Utilize D365 general ledger modules and reporting tools
• Share requested data with external auditors and tax advisors for the annual audit and tax returns
• Contribute to the accounting for acquired businesses associated with the company’s acquisition activity

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 1 to 3 years of accounting experience
• Previous experience as a staff accountant is preferred
• Professional Services industry and project/contract accounting experience is a plus
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of GAAP standards and practices
• Experience with Microsoft D365 is a plus
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task across different accounting-related projects and activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
• Ability to work independently

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits including long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA