Staff Accountant

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Salary: $52,000–$72,000/year

Our client in Pittsburgh is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and honest accounting professional to support accounts receivable and general accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone with strong AR experience, advanced Excel skills, and a meticulous approach to financial accuracy.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting cash flow, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The team values professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and attention to detail, and offers a supportive environment for continued growth.

• Generate and distribute monthly customer statements via mail and email

• Prepare customer reports and respond to reporting requests as needed

• Process customer payments via check, credit card, and ACH

• Reconcile customer receivable accounts monthly

• Process recurring customer credit card payments

• Prepare monthly AR aging reports for internal review

• Conduct professional collections outreach on past-due accounts

• Submit accounts to collections with proper internal approval

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure data accuracy

• Support accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely billing and collections

• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable tax regulations

• Assist with additional accounting reports and duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of accounts receivable or related accounting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems (SAP experience a plus)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to manage routine, repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and deductive reasoning skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Working knowledge of accounting procedures and GAAP principles

• Salary: $52,000–$72,000/year

• Job Type: Full-time, in-office (Pittsburgh, PA)