Staff Accountant: Detail-Driven with Great Benefits

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plantscape Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will work closely with the Controller, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and help ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

This full-time, onsite role in Pittsburgh requires strong GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with the broader finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent relevant accounting experience will be considered
• Basic knowledge of GAAP requirements is required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong working knowledge of Word and Outlook, and familiarity with SharePoint is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end close activities and help maintain an organized close process
• Prepare and post recurring, adjusting, and other journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation under the Controller’s direction
• Prepare monthly general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
• Prepare and maintain month-end schedules, supporting workpapers, and other recurring accounting documentation
• Support fixed asset, lease, inventory, and other balance sheet accounting schedules and related reconciliations
• Prepare documentation and supporting schedules for external audits and assist with audit requests under the Controller’s direction
• Support the transition of financial data and accounting processes to new or upgraded systems, including the upcoming transition to a cloud-based environment
• Cross-train as backup for critical accounting functions, which may include accounts payable, payroll, billing, and other departmental processes
• Maintain complete, accurate, organized, and confidential financial records and supporting documentation
• Participate in departmental meetings as needed
• Perform additional accounting duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the Controller and President

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Plantscape Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will work closely with the Controller, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and help ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

This full-time, onsite role in Pittsburgh requires strong GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with the broader finance team.