Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
$80,000 - $110,000

An established and growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its U.S. finance team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, supporting timely month-end close processes, and ensuring strong financial controls. The position also contributes to the ongoing modernization of the finance function.

The role is hands-on and accounting-focused, with exposure to financial reporting, analysis, and ERP transformation initiatives. The Senior GL Accountant will collaborate closely with FP&A, operations, sales, and HR teams while maintaining a strong focus on accounting quality, compliance, and internal control.

OVERVIEW OF THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Support and execute month-end and year-end close activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and international accounting standards.
• Perform account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and ensure accurate account classifications.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely and well-documented manner.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and external audit deliverables.
• Contribute to strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes.
• Manage sales tax reporting and filings in coordination with external advisors.
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior year) and explain key drivers.
• Prepare monthly analytical reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist with KPI reporting and data validation in collaboration with FP&A.
• Monitor budget adherence and cost center performance.
• Identify risks or unusual trends based on accounting insights.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant U.S. accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Dynamics or Navision experience is a plus).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI is a plus.