Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations in the Canonsburg, Pennsylvania area. This role plays a central part in the close process, financial analysis, and cross-functional coordination while helping maintain reliable controls and reporting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed accounting work in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly and annual close activities to ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries while maintaining the general ledger and completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations.

• Generate core financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and related supporting schedules.

• Track fixed assets, record depreciation, and report on capital spending to support accurate accounting for long-term investments.

• Partner with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to resolve discrepancies and reconcile transactional activity.

• Support external audit readiness by organizing schedules, assembling documentation, and explaining account fluctuations and variances.

• Contribute to financial systems initiatives by coordinating with internal teams and external partners on evaluation, setup, testing, and rollout activities.

• Document accounting workflows, reporting structures, policies, and internal controls, and assist with data validation, user training, and process improvements.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and management analysis to support operational planning and business decisions.

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

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years in a senior-level role

• Hands-on experience with financial systems implementations or major accounting system enhancements; QuickBooks experience is valuable.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Ability to analyze detailed financial information with a high degree of accuracy and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial results to non-finance audiences.

• Proficiency in account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and maintaining organized supporting documentation.

• Experience in project-based, industrial, or growth-oriented business environments is a plus.