Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support critical accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for the business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in close activities, balance sheet oversight, cash management, and compliance support while partnering with finance and operational teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Produce and evaluate monthly, mid-year, and annual financial reporting materials for submission to corporate stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to a fast-paced month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and organizing supporting documentation within tight deadlines.
• Monitor cash activity and develop forecasts that support liquidity planning, including recommendations on payment timing and working capital needs.
• Oversee accounts receivable performance by tracking aging trends, coordinating collection efforts, and helping reduce overdue balances.
• Maintain the integrity of the balance sheet through timely reconciliations, intercompany review, and consistent general ledger oversight.
• Support banking and treasury-related accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations and review of cash transactions.
• Administer accounting for fixed assets, inventory, and standard costs while assisting with inventory counts and related financial analysis.
• Prepare indirect tax filings and assemble schedules required for internal reviews, external audits, and broader compliance activities.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and group leadership to strengthen controls, resolve accounting issues, and identify opportunities for process improvement.• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Hands-on experience completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate supporting schedules.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and deliver reliable reporting under deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost-related accounting processes.
• Understanding of compliance requirements, audit support, and internal control expectations within an accounting function.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business partners.