Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant for a growing company located East of Pittsburgh on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. This position offers the opportunity to work with a growing private equity-backed company, focusing on general ledger management and core accounting responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and an ability to handle detailed financial processes with precision.

Summary:

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing and maintaining the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial records. Reporting to the CFO, this role provides essential support in monthly closings, reconciliations, accruals, and assisting with tax preparations. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, thrives in a collaborative setting, and brings proficiency in ERP systems—COINS experience is a major plus. Candidates with a solid understanding of accounting principles and a strong foundation in GL processes are highly desired. Prior experience in the construction industry is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee the general ledger by accurately recording and classifying financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and reconciling general ledger accounts.

• Conduct timely and thorough reconciliations for accounts such as cash, accruals, and prepaid expenses, addressing discrepancies effectively.

• Calculate and analyze accruals to ensure accurate reporting of period-end financials.

• Generate and review work-in-progress reports to provide insights into project statuses and financial outcomes.

• Support tax preparation by collaborating with external tax firms and providing required financial data for filings.

• Utilize the company's accounting platform to manage workflows and analyze financial data efficiently.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and assist in audit processes as needed.

This position is an onsite role just East of Pittsburgh, PA (Free parking provided). Possibility of a hybrid schedule may exist in the future. The hours are standard business hours, Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week. Only candidates local to Pittsburgh will be considered.

If you are interested in being considered, you should apply on the Robert Half website. After applying, please call 412-471-5946 to confirm your application was received.

Thank you!

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Accounting strongly preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience with a strong understanding of General Ledger processes.

• Knowledge of ERP/accounting systems is required (experience with COINS ERP is a significant advantage).

• Previous exposure to the construction industry is helpful but not a requirement.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• Proficiency with Excel and strong analytical abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.