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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
A nonprofit in the Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh is looking for a Staff Accountant with 1-3 years of experience.
We are considering this to be a contract opportunity, however it has a strong potential to become full-time/permanent in the future based on business needs. This position is open because the position is currently vacant.
This position is an onsite role, Monday through Friday, however parking is provided for free! The hours for this position are somewhat flexible and they will consider candidates interested in working 30-40 hours per week.
The Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant will include:
Bank Reconciliations: Complete bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of the bank statements, transactions and fees.
General Ledger (GL) Entries & Maintenance: Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end and other periodic financial activities to the General Ledger. Monitor GL accounts and reconcile on a monthly basis. Assist with month-end closing and financial statement preparation.
Monthly Statement Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations on monthly statements to verify that all financial transactions are recorded correctly. Manage and complete various account reconciliations, with a primary focus on accounts payable (AP) and proper coding of all expenses.
Research & Resolve Discrepancies: Review, identify, and correct previous errors in GL and AP entries, providing accurate adjustments where necessary.
Miscellaneous Accounting Duties: Support additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed to aid the team in maintaining accurate records.
To be considered for this position, you should have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Candidates must possess strong technical proficiencies with Microsoft Office, including Excel. Prior experience working with a Sage platform is beneficial but not required. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant accounting experience. Individuals who have recently graduated with a degree and have relevant internship experience will also be considered. A strong understanding of GAAP, General Ledger, Journal Entries and Financial Statements is preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is interested in growing their accounting knowledge!
If you are interested in being considered for this Junior Staff Accountant position, please 1) Apply online AND 2) follow up with a phone call to 412-471-5946!
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you should have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Candidates must possess strong technical proficiencies with Microsoft Office, including Excel. Prior experience working with a Sage platform is beneficial but not required. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant accounting experience. Individuals who have recently graduated with a degree and have relevant internship experience will also be considered. A strong understanding of GAAP, General Ledger, Journal Entries and Financial Statements is preferred.
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