Staff Accountant

GH; Wexford (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GH is seeking a motivated Audit & Accounting Staff Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting Department. With two to five years of public accounting experience, you will engage in audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements while working closely with firm leadership.

You will build technical expertise, support financial statement preparation, and help clients with accounting matters in a collaborative, client-focused environment that emphasizes work-life balance and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience.
• Active pursuit of CPA licensure with progress toward certification.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Perform audit procedures, substantive testing, and analytical reviews
• Prepare audit work-papers and supporting documentation
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures
• Analyze financial information and identify accounting and reporting issues
• Prepare account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries
• Assist clients with accounting and financial reporting matters
• Communicate effectively with clients, managers, and partners
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and firm policies
• Manage multiple assignments and engagement deadlines
• Participate in continuing professional education and professional development activities

Skills

Public accounting

Audit

Financial reporting

Client service

Communication

Excel

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and ambitious Audit & Accounting Staff Accountant with two to five years of public accounting experience to join our growing Assurance & Accounting Department. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to gain meaningful client exposure, work directly with firm leadership, and develop technical expertise through participation in audit, review, compilation, accounting, and consulting engagements.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation, demonstrated competency in public accounting, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to pursuing CPA licensure. This individual should be interested in building a long-term career in public accounting within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Firm Overview

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, and individuals. Our professionals enjoy direct client interaction, close collaboration with partners, and opportunities for advancement within the firm.

Unlike many larger firms, our client offers minimal overnight travel requirements, flexible work arrangements for qualifying personnel, and a culture that emphasizes both professional development and work-life balance.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Perform audit procedures, substantive testing, and analytical reviews
• Prepare audit work-papers and supporting documentation
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures
• Analyze financial information and identify accounting and reporting issues
• Prepare account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries
• Assist clients with accounting and financial reporting matters
• Communicate effectively with clients, managers, and partners
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and firm policies
• Manage multiple assignments and engagement deadlines
• Participate in continuing professional education and professional development activities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Two to five years of public accounting experience
• Demonstrated competency in audit, accounting, financial reporting, and client service responsibilities
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation
• Active pursuit of CPA licensure with demonstrated progress toward certification
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Successful completion of one or more sections of the CPA Examination
• Experience with audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Experience serving privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, or employee benefit plans
• Familiarity with accounting and audit software applications