Staff Accountant

Job Title:
Staff AccountantDepartment: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller
Location: Onsite Corporate Office Pittsburgh PA
FLSA Status: ExemptPosition SummaryThe Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This role plays a key part in financial integrity, audit readiness, and continuous improvement as the organization scales and increases automation.Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting & ClosePrepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAPSupport month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities

Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis

Maintain accurate general ledger recordsReconciliations & ControlsPerform balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, and accruals

Review and support bank and credit card reconciliations

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policiesAccounts Payable & Accounts Receivable SupportProvide oversight and support for AP and AR reconciliations

Assist with vendor and customer research as needed

Support cash application, aging reviews, and reserve analysisAudit & ComplianceSupport internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation

Ensure audit readiness and adherence to SOX-style or internal control requirements Reporting & AnalysisAssist with monthly reporting packages and management dashboards

Use Excel to perform analysis, reconciliations, and trend reporting

Identify accounting issues and recommend corrective actionsProcess Improvement & AutomationParticipate in accounting process improvements and automation initiatives

Assist with system implementations, testing, and documentation

Help shift accounting work from transactional processing to analysis and exception managementRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
24 years of accounting experience (industry or public accounting)
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles

Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reconciliations)

Experience with an ERP system (Epicor P21, Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsDistribution, manufacturing, or multi-entity accounting experience

CPA or CPA-track preferred (not required)
Experience supporting audits and financial controls

Familiarity with AP/AR automation tools and workflowsKey CompetenciesAnalytical and problem-solving mindset

High integrity and accountability

Strong communication skills

Continuous improvement orientation

Ability to work independently and collaborativelySuccess MetricsTimely and accurate month-end close

Quality and timeliness of reconciliations

Audit findings (minimal to none)
Accuracy of financial reporting

Contribution to process improvements

Compensation details:  Yearly Salary

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