Jobs · Accounting · Pennsylvania

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half · Murray, PA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

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.

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan for contract/temporary professionals.

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