Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a dynamic onsite accounting team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role is centered on supporting core financial operations, with a strong emphasis on managing payables and handling payroll for a large union workforce. The position offers the opportunity to take on broader accounting duties over time, including billing support, while working closely with colleagues across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process by reviewing invoices, assigning proper coding, and preparing payments on schedule.
- Administer weekly payroll for approximately 300 union employees, maintaining accuracy in wages, deductions, and benefit-related details.
- Verify payroll information and ensure compliance with union requirements, reporting obligations, and internal accounting standards.
- Reconcile payroll records, vendor activity, and general ledger accounts to support accurate financial reporting.
- Contribute to monthly closing tasks by preparing account reconciliations and assisting with routine accounting entries.
- Provide support during audit activities by organizing records and supplying requested financial documentation.
- Prepare, update, and analyze accounting schedules and reports using Excel to assist with day-to-day decision-making.
- Learn and work within the company's specialized software platform to complete accounting tasks efficiently.
- Expand into customer billing and invoicing responsibilities as familiarity with the role and business operations grows.
- Partner with operations and leadership teams to address ongoing accounting needs and maintain smooth financial processes. Requirements
- At least 3 years of accounting experience with a solid foundation in day-to-day financial operations.
- Hands-on experience in both accounts payable and payroll processing is required.
- Background supporting payroll for a high-volume employee population, ideally within a union environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Familiarity with Sage Payroll or similar payroll systems is an advantage.
- Strong Excel capabilities, including the ability to build and maintain useful financial reports.
- Ability to learn new software applications and adapt to company-specific systems.
- Effective organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a detail-oriented and collaborative approach.
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