Posted August 14, 2026
Sr. Accountant
Robert Half
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full Time
70000USD - 90000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and help ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple business entities. This role is central to the close cycle, financial consolidation, and ongoing compliance activities for both domestic and international operations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed accounting work in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations on schedule.
• Develop consolidated financial reports for multiple entities, including the removal of intercompany activity and balancing transactions between affiliated companies.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts across U.S. and international operations, including support for currency translation and related adjustments.
• Review balance sheet activity, research unusual variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and documentation to support external auditors, banking requirements, and financial covenant reporting.
• Assist with indirect and local tax compliance by supporting filings such as sales and use tax, property tax, and other jurisdictional reporting obligations.
• Produce monthly management reporting packages and perform budget-to-actual analysis to highlight key financial trends and variances.
• Strengthen accounting operations by improving documentation, enhancing internal controls, and refining close procedures.
• Contribute to special assignments such as process improvement initiatives, system-related projects, and financial analysis requested by leadership.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience with direct responsibility for general ledger activity and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including functions used for analysis, reporting, and data organization.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems and the ability to adapt quickly to new platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across departments and with external partners.
Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations on schedule.
• Develop consolidated financial reports for multiple entities, including the removal of intercompany activity and balancing transactions between affiliated companies.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts across U.S. and international operations, including support for currency translation and related adjustments.
• Review balance sheet activity, research unusual variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and documentation to support external auditors, banking requirements, and financial covenant reporting.
• Assist with indirect and local tax compliance by supporting filings such as sales and use tax, property tax, and other jurisdictional reporting obligations.
• Produce monthly management reporting packages and perform budget-to-actual analysis to highlight key financial trends and variances.
• Strengthen accounting operations by improving documentation, enhancing internal controls, and refining close procedures.
• Contribute to special assignments such as process improvement initiatives, system-related projects, and financial analysis requested by leadership.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience with direct responsibility for general ledger activity and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including functions used for analysis, reporting, and data organization.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems and the ability to adapt quickly to new platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across departments and with external partners.
