An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Staff Accountant Pittsburgh, PA $52,000 — $60,000 Posted 3 weeks ago
ARSENAL, PA 15201, USA
Staff Accountant 📍 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 💲 $52,000-$60,000 Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization supporting human services and retail programs, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a collaborative environment, meaningful work, and a mix of accounting, grant billing, and operational support responsibilities. About the Organization Mission-driven nonprofit supporting human services and retail programs Supportive, family-oriented culture with a laid-back but deadline-driven environment Modern, open office facility with a mix of private offices and cubicles Team-oriented accounting department with strong collaboration across programs Stable and growing organization with long-term career potential Free on-site parking and flexible scheduling opportunities Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant Prepare and post general ledger entries and support month-end close activities The Staff Accountant will perform account reconciliations and analyze financial data for accuracy and completeness Run and analyze general ledger reports and financial activity Prepare grant and contract billing, including cost reimbursement invoicing Assemble payroll and expense detail for monthly invoices submitted to funding sources The Staff Accountant will review financial information with Program Directors prior to invoice submission Support quarterly spend-down reviews and grant compliance tracking Partner with Program Managers regarding budgeting projections, spending activity, compliance matters, and audit support Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation The Staff Accountant will provide support to the accounting team and assist with AP oversight as needed Qualifications of the Staff Accountant Role Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting Grant billing or contract invoicing experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of general ledger activity and account analysis Intermediate Excel skills required, including IF formulas, XLOOKUPs, and pivot tables Ideal Candidate Respectful, personable, and dependable Thrives during busy close periods while remaining team-oriented Comfortable collaborating with both finance staff and program leadership Enjoys working in a supportive and mission-focused environment EB-1275247443
