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11 results for Entry Level Accountant in Pittsburgh, PA

Sr. Accountant
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed accounting work in a dynamic business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly and annual close activities to ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries while maintaining the general ledger and completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Generate core financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and related supporting schedules.</p><p>• Track fixed assets, record depreciation, and report on capital spending to support accurate accounting for long-term investments.</p><p>• Partner with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to resolve discrepancies and reconcile transactional activity.</p><p>• Support external audit readiness by organizing schedules, assembling documentation, and explaining account fluctuations and variances.</p><p>• Contribute to financial systems initiatives by coordinating with internal teams and external partners on evaluation, setup, testing, and rollout activities.</p><p>• Document accounting workflows, reporting structures, policies, and internal controls, and assist with data validation, user training, and process improvements.</p><p>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and management analysis to support operational planning and business decisions.</p>
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and help ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple business entities. This role is central to the close cycle, financial consolidation, and ongoing compliance activities for both domestic and international operations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed accounting work in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations on schedule.<br>• Develop consolidated financial reports for multiple entities, including the removal of intercompany activity and balancing transactions between affiliated companies.<br>• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts across U.S. and international operations, including support for currency translation and related adjustments.<br>• Review balance sheet activity, research unusual variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.<br>• Prepare audit-ready schedules and documentation to support external auditors, banking requirements, and financial covenant reporting.<br>• Assist with indirect and local tax compliance by supporting filings such as sales and use tax, property tax, and other jurisdictional reporting obligations.<br>• Produce monthly management reporting packages and perform budget-to-actual analysis to highlight key financial trends and variances.<br>• Strengthen accounting operations by improving documentation, enhancing internal controls, and refining close procedures.<br>• Contribute to special assignments such as process improvement initiatives, system-related projects, and financial analysis requested by leadership.
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join our team. 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead critical activities within the monthly and period-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to help ensure accurate presentation of account balances and timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare information and documentation required for quarterly external reporting and other regulatory filing obligations.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls by identifying risk areas, supporting compliance efforts, and helping strengthen accounting processes where needed.</p><p>• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audit requests, coordinating responses and providing clear, well-supported documentation.</p><p>• Research accounting guidance and apply technical conclusions to transactions and reporting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to confirm business activity is recorded properly and reflected accurately in the financial statements.</p><p>• Use accounting systems such as Oracle to support reporting needs and recommend process improvements focused on efficiency, automation, and long-term sustainability.</p><p>• Respond to business unit questions related to accounting activity, reconciliations, and reporting outcomes with timely and practical solutions.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Bridgeville, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a meticulous and dependable Staff Accountant to join our client&#39;s team in the Bridgeville, Pennsylvania area. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, system proficiency, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, including managing disbursements and cash receipts.</p><p>• Handle payroll processing and perform analyses, including reconciling payroll cash and benefits accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and file business taxes, analyze prepaid and accrued tax accounts, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.</p><p>• Support senior accounting staff and managers by assisting with financial reporting and other accounting tasks.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy in financial statements.</p><p>• Conduct audits of inventory and fixed assets to maintain proper accounting records.</p><p>• Utilize accounting systems to organize and analyze financial data effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and resolve accounting discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist in preparing profit and loss statements and other financial reports for management review.</p><p>• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 29 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a part-time, onsite capacity of 24 hours per week. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations while helping maintain accurate financial reporting and well-organized records. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong Excel capabilities, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced finance environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and post journal entries to support timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage day-to-day general ledger activities and help ensure the integrity of accounting data.</p><p>• Assist with account reconciliations, including bank-related balancing activities, and support the month-end close process.</p><p>• Organize and maintain financial documentation so records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Use Excel to analyze accounting information, prepare reports, and manage financial data efficiently.</p><p>• Provide accounting support related to the transition from Great Plains to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have the appropriate background for the Staff Accountant role and are interested in being considered, please apply using the Robert Half website. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Chasity and reference Job # 03730-0013492246</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z
Investment Accountant
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Investment Accountant. In this role, you will support investment operations, portfolio management, and investor relations while contributing to market research and financial analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with venture-backed companies and play a key role in their financial success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough market research and analyze competitive landscapes to evaluate investment opportunities.</p><p>• Support due diligence by reviewing documents, conducting reference calls, and performing financial analysis.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive investment summaries and materials for Investment Committee meetings.</p><p>• Monitor portfolio and investment data in Salesforce to ensure accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Track follow-on investments and analyze company performance metrics to support reporting processes.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly reporting and annual portfolio valuations in collaboration with external auditors.</p><p>• Coordinate and document Investment Committee meetings, including preparing materials, taking minutes, and managing follow-up.</p><p>• Support investor relations by maintaining records, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating events.</p><p>• Conduct sector analysis and contribute to the preparation of annual investment landscape reports.</p><p>• Maintain and update datasets related to regional venture financing activity and portfolio performance.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Accountant / Financial Analyst
  • Export, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting and finance specialist to join a growing financial services organization in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. This hybrid position blends core accounting responsibilities with analytical and reporting work, offering the chance to contribute across close activities, financial reporting, planning, and business analysis. The role works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and provides meaningful exposure to executive leadership in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. It is well suited for someone who wants to apply strong technical accounting knowledge while expanding into broader financial analysis and strategic support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key parts of the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, recording accruals, reconciling accounts, and documenting supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce recurring financial statements and management reports that are accurate, timely, and backed by clear analysis.</p><p>• Research accounting guidance, summarize technical conclusions, and assist with the application of accounting policies and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Develop and refine reporting packages, dashboards, and presentation materials to give leadership better visibility into financial performance.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and longer-range planning by preparing analyses and helping maintain financial models.</p><p>• Evaluate monthly operating results against budget and forecast, identify major variances, and explain business drivers, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic decisions, growth initiatives, and special financial projects.</p><p>• Strengthen the control environment by helping document procedures, improve internal controls, and support consistent accounting practices.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support activities by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and serving as a reliable point of contact during external reviews.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.</p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can support high-volume payment activity, maintain accurate financial records, and help keep vendor payments on schedule. In this role, you will collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure invoices are reviewed, processed, and resolved efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine vendor invoices for completeness and accuracy before entering them into the accounts payable workflow.<br>• Apply appropriate accounting codes to payable documents and confirm charges are supported by proper records and company guidelines.<br>• Record and process invoice transactions promptly while maintaining a high level of precision in data entry.<br>• Assist with recurring payment cycles by preparing check runs and organizing related payment documentation.<br>• Research billing discrepancies, missing details, and approval delays, then coordinate with the appropriate contacts to resolve outstanding issues.<br>• Maintain orderly accounts payable files to support audit readiness, reporting needs, and transaction tracking.<br>• Respond to vendor and internal team inquiries regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account information.
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Sewickley, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and keeping financial data organized and up to date. The Bookkeeper will play an important part in processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting smooth financial workflows across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by entering and updating transactions in QuickBooks on a regular basis.<br>• Process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and monitor outstanding obligations to ensure accounts payable activities are handled efficiently.<br>• Prepare and issue customer invoices, track incoming payments, and follow up on open balances to support timely accounts receivable collections.<br>• Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records to identify discrepancies and keep account balances accurate.<br>• Review financial entries for consistency and correct coding, making adjustments when needed to preserve reliable bookkeeping data.<br>• Organize supporting documentation and maintain orderly records that can be easily referenced for reporting and audit purposes.<br>• Assist with routine financial reporting by compiling account information and summarizing transaction activity for management review.
  • 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join a team in the Robinson, Pennsylvania area on a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports project financial operations by helping maintain accurate billing, monitoring revenue and cost activity, and partnering with project managers to keep assignments financially on track. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with proposals and invoices, and able to follow client-specific billing requirements with accuracy. Additionally, individuals with project controls experience will have skills that transfer well to this position.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with project managers to track project financial performance, deadlines, and billing milestones throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Prepare and review client invoices by validating billable items, project costs, and supporting documentation before submission.</p><p>• Help manage change order financial details and ensure revised project scope is reflected accurately in billing and revenue records.</p><p>• Monitor project revenue and expenses to support clean financial reporting and timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of proposals, quotes, and related project financial documents as needed.</p><p>• Follow client billing guidelines carefully to confirm that charges meet contractual and project-specific requirements.</p><p>• Track outstanding receivables, support past-due follow-up efforts, and assist with collection activities when necessary.</p><p>• Maintain organized project accounting records and provide general financial administration support for active projects.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Cost Accounting Manager
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to support construction operations. 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct project cost tracking across multiple jobs, reviewing budgets, committed spending, forecasts, and actual results to maintain accurate financial visibility.</p><p>• Partner with project leaders and field teams to investigate cost variances, address discrepancies, and improve overall project financial performance.</p><p>• Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing reconciliations, recording journal entries, and making necessary cost corrections for timely reporting.</p><p>• Maintain work-in-progress reporting and evaluate job profitability to support accurate revenue and margin analysis.</p><p>• Prepare recurring forecasts, budget updates, and financial summaries that highlight trends, exposures, and opportunities for management review.</p><p>• Establish and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls related to job costing, project reporting, and financial compliance.</p><p>• Coordinate documentation and reporting needed for audits, tax-related support, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Provide leadership to job cost and accounting staff through training, day-to-day guidance, and performance support.</p><p>• Work closely with operations, project management, and finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and identify process improvements.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z