Sr. Accountant
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$80000 - $90000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 1001 Liberty Avenue > Suite 400, Canonsburg, PA, US Canonsburg, Pennsylvania open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join our team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. This role is central to the accuracy of financial reporting, supporting close activities, statutory compliance, and quarterly filings within a collaborative and performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both internal partners and external auditors.
Responsibilities:
• Lead critical activities within the monthly and period-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to help ensure accurate presentation of account balances and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare information and documentation required for quarterly external reporting and other regulatory filing obligations.
• Maintain strong internal controls by identifying risk areas, supporting compliance efforts, and helping strengthen accounting processes where needed.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audit requests, coordinating responses and providing clear, well-supported documentation.
• Research accounting guidance and apply technical conclusions to transactions and reporting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to confirm business activity is recorded properly and reflected accurately in the financial statements.
• Use accounting systems such as Oracle to support reporting needs and recommend process improvements focused on efficiency, automation, and long-term sustainability.
• Respond to business unit questions related to accounting activity, reconciliations, and reporting outcomes with timely and practical solutions.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, general ledger, or audit-related work.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application to financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms; Oracle experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage assigned responsibilities with a high degree of ownership, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate Excel skills.
Responsibilities:
• Lead critical activities within the monthly and period-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to help ensure accurate presentation of account balances and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare information and documentation required for quarterly external reporting and other regulatory filing obligations.
• Maintain strong internal controls by identifying risk areas, supporting compliance efforts, and helping strengthen accounting processes where needed.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audit requests, coordinating responses and providing clear, well-supported documentation.
• Research accounting guidance and apply technical conclusions to transactions and reporting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to confirm business activity is recorded properly and reflected accurately in the financial statements.
• Use accounting systems such as Oracle to support reporting needs and recommend process improvements focused on efficiency, automation, and long-term sustainability.
• Respond to business unit questions related to accounting activity, reconciliations, and reporting outcomes with timely and practical solutions.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, general ledger, or audit-related work.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application to financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms; Oracle experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage assigned responsibilities with a high degree of ownership, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate Excel skills.
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