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Robert Half
Sr. Accountant
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What they do
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).
$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
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.