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12 results for Cost Accountant in Pittsburgh, PA

Cost Accounting Manager

Canonsburg, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to support construction operations in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will guide project cost reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions. This position requires a strong grasp of construction accounting practices, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and project teams in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Direct project cost tracking across multiple jobs, reviewing budgets, committed spending, forecasts, and actual results to maintain accurate financial visibility.• Partner with project leaders and field teams to investigate cost variances, address discrepancies, and improve overall project financial performance.• Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing reconciliations, recording journal entries, and making necessary cost corrections for timely reporting.• Maintain work-in-progress reporting and evaluate job profitability to support accurate revenue and margin analysis.• Prepare recurring forecasts, budget updates, and financial summaries that highlight trends, exposures, and opportunities for management review.• Establish and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls related to job costing, project reporting, and financial compliance.• Coordinate documentation and reporting needed for audits, tax-related support, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.• Provide leadership to job cost and accounting staff through training, day-to-day guidance, and performance support.• Work closely with operations, project management, and finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and identify process improvements.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Mars, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 76000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Mars, Pennsylvania. This position combines day-to-day financial activities with administrative, payroll, and human resources support to help keep business functions running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payments to maintain accurate accounts payable records. • Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on collections to support healthy cash flow and accounts receivable performance. • Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy and attention to deadlines. • Assist with account reconciliations and help ensure monthly financial records are complete, organized, and ready for review. • Provide payroll support by gathering pay-related data, reviewing records for accuracy, and helping administer payroll activities. • Support human resources administration through employee record maintenance, onboarding paperwork, and coordination of routine HR documentation. • Handle a range of office and administrative tasks that contribute to efficient daily operations across accounting and business support functions. • Collaborate with internal team members to resolve accounting discrepancies, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain reliable financial information.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in the Dormont/Mt. Lebanon area. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting activities in an on-site environment and enjoys maintaining accuracy across daily financial operations. The role focuses on supporting receivables, payables, and account balancing while helping ensure timely and organized financial processing. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices and preparing payments with a high level of accuracy.• Manage accounts receivable transactions and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective collections efforts.• Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial records remain current.• Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate month-to-month accounting activity.• Maintain general ledger data and assist with preserving the integrity of financial information across accounting records.• Communicate with internal and external contacts regarding payment status, account questions, and collection matters.• Support routine accounting operations in an on-site setting while meeting established deadlines and quality expectations.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
remote
Temporary / Contract
31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating recurring payment activity, and helping keep month-end accounting processes on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound reconciliation experience, and the ability to manage both transactional and general ledger responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Support the monthly close cycle by preparing accounting information, reviewing financial activity, and helping ensure timely completion of period-end tasks. • Reconcile bank accounts on a recurring basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items with accuracy. • Process payments to service providers each month while maintaining complete documentation and alignment with established procedures. • Perform regular reconciliations related to funding sources to confirm balances, activity, and reporting accuracy. • Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, create new invoice records when needed, and verify coding before processing. • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support financial integrity. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to ensure transactions are recorded completely and on time.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations. This position plays an important role in managing payables, maintaining tax-related records, and helping the organization meet reporting deadlines with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with vendors, internal teams, and project stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Oversee vendor communication and coordinate payment activity by reviewing authorized invoices for accuracy, completeness, and timely disbursement.• Reconcile open invoice balances using three-way matching to confirm that purchase orders, receipts, and billing documents align before payment is issued.• Maintain supplier tax records and prepare annual 1099 reporting to support accurate year-end filing requirements.• Research state sales and use tax obligations, update tax data as needed, and submit returns within required deadlines.• Administer the company purchase order records to help ensure reliable tracking and documentation across transactions.• Evaluate accounts payable workflows, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and recommend stronger processes and internal controls.• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by ensuring payable-related deadlines are met and by providing documentation for audit requests.• Review accounts payable activity for compliance with established procedures, investigate invoice issues, and document resolutions to improve consistency.• Partner with project managers and subcontractors to address payment questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain smooth financial coordination.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Canonsburg, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join our team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. This role is central to the accuracy of financial reporting, supporting close activities, statutory compliance, and quarterly filings within a collaborative and performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both internal partners and external auditors. Responsibilities: • Lead critical activities within the monthly and period-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • Analyze financial results and investigate variances to help ensure accurate presentation of account balances and timely resolution of discrepancies. • Prepare information and documentation required for quarterly external reporting and other regulatory filing obligations. • Maintain strong internal controls by identifying risk areas, supporting compliance efforts, and helping strengthen accounting processes where needed. • Serve as a key contact for internal and external audit requests, coordinating responses and providing clear, well-supported documentation. • Research accounting guidance and apply technical conclusions to transactions and reporting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. • Partner with cross-functional teams to confirm business activity is recorded properly and reflected accurately in the financial statements. • Use accounting systems such as Oracle to support reporting needs and recommend process improvements focused on efficiency, automation, and long-term sustainability. • Respond to business unit questions related to accounting activity, reconciliations, and reporting outcomes with timely and practical solutions.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Glenshaw, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a range of direct and indirect tax activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. This role will focus on preparing and reviewing individual and corporate tax filings, managing sales and use tax matters, and helping maintain accurate, timely compliance across multiple tax obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review individual income tax returns with a high level of accuracy and attention to filing deadlines. • Complete corporate tax return workpapers and filings while ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations. • Manage sales and use tax reporting activities, including data review, calculation support, and timely submission of returns. • Perform tax preparation tasks for a variety of entities and tax types by organizing financial information and validating supporting documentation. • Research tax questions and interpret relevant rules to help resolve filing issues and support compliant reporting. • Reconcile tax accounts and examine financial records to identify discrepancies, corrections, or potential areas of risk. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather required tax data and ensure filings are supported by complete information.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Houston, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
62000 - 66560 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a portfolio of client accounts in the Houston, Pennsylvania area. This position focuses on keeping financial records current, completing routine reporting, and helping clients stay aligned with tax filing obligations. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling multiple priorities at once, works carefully with sensitive financial data, and communicates clearly with clients regarding deadlines and required information. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities for a group of client accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completed within monthly deadlines.• Gather financial records from clients, including payment support, revenue details, receivable and payable information, and inventory data needed to maintain complete books.• Protect confidential client information by handling financial access details and tax-related documents with a high level of security and discretion.• Monitor monthly workflow progress and maintain organized status tracking so each client account remains on schedule.• Reconcile bank activity each month and verify balances against client records to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Use QuickBooks Online to maintain ledgers, produce financial reports, and support ongoing bookkeeping operations.• Prepare documentation and manage data using Microsoft Word and Excel to support reporting, recordkeeping, and account analysis.• Maintain fixed asset records, update depreciation schedules, and add newly acquired assets as needed.• Complete sales tax, payroll tax, and other required business tax filings, while notifying clients of payment amounts, due dates, and related notices.• Manage approximately 30 to 35 client relationships at one time while delivering accurate work and responsive service.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Warrendale, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing both payables and receivables while maintaining accurate financial records and strong customer communication. The role includes billing activities, intercompany accounting support, and account follow-up to help keep transactions organized and timely. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices and support accounts payable activities with accuracy and attention to deadlines.• Manage intercompany accounting transactions and maintain clear documentation for internal financial activity.• Prepare and issue customer billings for robot parts and verify that charges are recorded correctly.• Post cash receipts, monitor incoming payments, and update account records in a timely manner.• Follow up on outstanding balances and work directly with customers to resolve payment disputes or account questions.• Create and maintain new customer profiles in the accounting system with accurate setup information.• Complete remote check deposit tasks using office scanning equipment and ensure deposits are properly recorded.• Handle customer prepayments and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures.• Perform data entry and invoice processing tasks to support efficient daily accounting operations.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Houston, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling routine accounting tasks, and eager to build experience in a detail-focused finance setting. The position will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, responsive communication, and dependable administrative support for the accounting team. Responsibilities: • Enter financial and accounting information into internal records with a high level of accuracy and consistency. • Use company accounting applications to assist with day-to-day departmental activities and maintain organized documentation. • Support accounts receivable work by preparing records, tracking outstanding items, and helping with follow-up activities. • Answer incoming calls related to accounting questions and direct or resolve inquiries in a courteous manner. • Assist the accounting team with general clerical duties that help keep daily operations running efficiently.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Greensburg, PA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a freight organization in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. This fully onsite opportunity is a contract position with the potential to become permanent for someone who enjoys supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will bring solid accounting support experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep financial records accurate, organized, and current. Responsibilities: • Review, enter, and assign proper coding to vendor bills and employee reimbursement submissions to ensure accurate payment processing. • Prepare customer billing and send invoices promptly to support timely collections. • Record incoming payments, assemble bank deposits, and complete scheduled check disbursements each week. • Compare vendor statements against internal records, investigate variances, and resolve payment or posting issues. • Track outstanding receivables, examine aging reports, and follow up on past-due balances with professionalism. • Maintain orderly accounting files and preserve supporting documentation for vendors, payments, and billing activity. • Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by assisting with entries and payable-related close activities. • Gather reports and backup materials needed for audits and respond to documentation requests efficiently. • Work closely with vendors, customers, and internal departments to address invoice, billing, and payment questions.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can lead core accounting activities, maintain accurate reporting, and help keep month-end and audit processes on schedule. The position will partner closely with internal accounting stakeholders and requires strong communication, analytical judgment, and comfort working within multiple accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close process and deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.• Prepare and maintain detailed account reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure the integrity of the general ledger.• Review financial results, investigate variances, and provide clear analysis to support informed decision-making.• Coordinate documentation and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities.• Oversee daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing functions.• Record and review journal entries to ensure transactions are properly classified and posted.• Collaborate with accounting team members to improve consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across finance processes.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z