Staff Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations reporting directly to the Accounting Manager. This role involves maintaining general ledger accuracy, streamlining account reconciliations, executing monthly journal entries, and contributing to special financial initiatives.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & General Ledger

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare, analyze, and post routine recurring and complex non-recurring journal entries
• Conduct monthly general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively
• Review financial transactions and account balances to verify appropriate revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP

Compliance, Audit & Reporting

• Prepare comprehensive schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits and periodic financial reviews
• Assist with maintaining and documenting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control standards
• Support delivery of key management reports, performance metrics, and financial analysis

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Collaborate on cross-functional accounting projects and software automation initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency
• Complete ad-hoc financial analysis and special assignments as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or public accounting
• CPA Candidate

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Lawson, Oracle, or comparable Enterprise ERP systems
• Prior experience with Cadency (or similar reconciliation and journal entry software)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and Google Workspace

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail with strong quantitative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated, proactive approach to learning and driving projects to completion

Compensation & Benefits

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives may be provided at the organization’s discretion

Location

• Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Schedule

• Full time

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 32068
• Posting Date: 2026-09-15T13:44:30+00:00

Interview/Onsite Expectations

• For Pittsburgh, NYC and Remote Corporate Associates: in-person presence is required at one of the Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and periodic quarterly meetups.