Senior Specialist, Accounting

About the role

This role is located in Pittsburgh and supports a portfolio of legal entities and related business activities by performing accounting, financial reporting, governance, and control responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supports a portfolio of legal entities and related business activities by performing accounting, financial reporting, governance, and control responsibilities.
• Ensures the accurate and timely delivery of financial information for management reporting, board reporting, regulatory filings, external reporting and strategic decision making.
• Executes and analyzes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and the preparation and review of financial reporting packages.
• Supports internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and control testing activities by providing analysis, documentation and issue resolution.
• Analyzes financial results, identifies key business drivers, and provides meaningful insights to management regarding trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues.
• PARTNERS WITH FINANCE, TREASURY, TAX, LEGAL, REGULATORY REPORTING, RISK, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER BUSINESS TEAMS TO SUPPORT LEGAL ENTITY GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES, ACCOUNTING INITIATIVES, AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS.
• PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND REVIEW SUPPORT TO LESS EXPERIENCED TEAM MEMBERS AS NEEDED.
• ASSISTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS.
• LEVERAGE AUTOMATION, DATA ANALYTICS, AND AI-ENABLED TECHNOLOGIES TO STREAMLINE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING PROCESSES, INCREASE ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES, AND IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Accounting concentration preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience preferred, including knowledge of GAAP and accounting and finance concepts and analysis techniques preferred.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
• This role has no direct reports.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Benefits

Our benefits and rewards include highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

Pay

The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Details of the schedule will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.