Technical Accountant

HTSS, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work-from-home options

Job summary

HTSS, Inc. in Allentown, PA seeks a Technical Accountant/Analyst to support IT financial operations, budgeting, and cost reporting for enterprise projects. The role ensures GAAP alignment and SOX compliance, balancing capital vs. O&M costs, with an eye toward cloud services and FP&A insights.

The position is a long-term temporary role (AT LEAST 6 months) with hybrid work on-site Tue-Thu in Allentown and remote option for Eastern/Central Time zones. Benefits include health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• 3+ years in IT financial management, technology FP&A, or IT cost accounting.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel and Power BI or other financial reporting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track IT charge codes, project costs, and cloud spend.
• Prepare and post journal entries, adjustments, and vendor invoices.
• Partner with IT Finance, FP&A, and Property Accounting teams.
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal financial policies.
• Develop and monitor O&M and capital budgets.
• Produce monthly reports with budget-to-actuals, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Build dashboards for tech finance KPIs and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with VRO to measure project ROI.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Financial reporting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Technical Accountant/Analyst – IT Finance / Technology Accounting Allentown, PA (Hybrid) | Remote Option (CST/EST time zones) Full-Time | Mid-Level | IT Financial Management | Utilities / Energy Sector

Our client is hiring a Technical Accountant/Analyst to support IT financial operations, cost accounting, and technology budgeting for enterprise projects. This role ensures alignment with GAAP standards, SOX compliance, and capital vs. O&M cost allocations. If you have experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), IT portfolio management, or cost reporting for cloud services, this could be the perfect opportunity. This position is especially valuable for professionals with expertise in IT finance, technology cost management, or regulated industries like utilities, energy, or telecommunications. This is a long-term temporary position expected to last AT LEAST 6 months - or longer! Health insurance and PTO benefits are offered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track IT charge codes, project costs, and cloud infrastructure spend


• Prepare and post journal entries, process accounting adjustments, and review technology vendor invoices


• Partner with IT Finance, Financial Planning, and Property Accounting teams


• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal financial policies


• Develop and monitor operating (O&M) and capital budgets


• Produce monthly reporting packages, including budget-to-actuals, variance analysis, and forecasting


• Build dashboards for technology finance KPIs and cost optimization


• Work with the Value Realization Office (VRO) to measure project returns and ROI

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Administration


• 3+ years of experience in IT financial management, technology FP&A, or IT cost accounting


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Proficient in tools like Excel, Power BI, or other financial reporting systems


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, PMP, or certifications in financial systems or project management


• Experience with utility accounting, regulatory reporting, or enterprise IT governance

Salary

Up to $78K/yr (BOE)

Work Environment

• Hybrid (preferred): Work onsite in Allentown, PA Tuesday-Thursday


• Remote (optional): Open to candidates located in Eastern or Central Time Zones

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits (health insurance and PTO)


• Opportunities for career advancement, certifications, and leadership development


• Collaborative, inclusive team culture


• Flexible work-from-home options and hybrid schedule

We look forward to connecting with you!