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14 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Pittsburgh, PA

Sr. Accountant

Canonsburg, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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. 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.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

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 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.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will handle transactional accounting for a portfolio of properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. The position is hybrid after training and offers strong benefits, including a parking lease. Responsibilities:• Manage transactional accounting tasks for a designated portfolio of properties.• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring proper documentation.• Handle corporate tax filings and sales tax reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.• Collaborate with property management teams to provide financial insights and support.• Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure consistency and accuracy.• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management review.• Ensure timely completion of all accounting tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New Castle, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will oversee various accounting functions, including grant management, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in accounting who is eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization. Responsibilities:• Manage the full lifecycle of grants, including budget planning, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout processes.• Oversee grant expenditures to ensure they align with agreements, funding guidelines, and applicable regulations.• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports and reimbursement requests for grants within established deadlines.• Reconcile grant accounts and maintain accurate records of restricted funds.• Provide documentation and financial support during grant audits and site visits.• Perform general ledger tasks such as posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end close processes.• Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring proper expense coding to grants and funds.• Assist with payroll allocations related to grants and restricted funding sources.• Maintain financial records in compliance with organizational and regulatory policies.• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, and budgeting forecasts for grants and operations.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
A Downtown organization is in need of a temporary to hire Staff Accountant! The position is hybrid with 1 day being at home. The Staff Accountant would be responsible for the following duties: Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and process general ledger entries, including entries related to investment transactions and trading activity</li><li>Partner with the investment team to record and track trades, ensuring accurate accounting treatment in the GL</li><li>Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and resolve any discrepancies</li><li>Assist with monthly close, including preparation of income statement testing and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare internal financial reports </li><li>Compile and prepare quarterly regulatory report schedules</li><li>Assist with accounting and reconciliations for subsidiaries</li></ul> If you are interested in being considered for this Staff Accountant position, please 1) Apply online AND 2) follow up with a phone call to 888-396-0099!
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join a team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day transactional work with financial reporting and close activities. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting needs, and helping the organization operate with strong financial discipline. Responsibilities:• Record and post accounting entries to keep financial activity current and accurately reflected in the books.• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis, investigating and clearing variances promptly.• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and supporting timely completion of deliverables.• Produce financial statements and internal reports, then review results to identify trends, fluctuations, and items requiring follow-up.• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by verifying data accuracy and ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized.• Provide backup and direct support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing tasks as business needs require.• Assist with planning activities by helping prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for management review.• Track fixed assets by recording additions and disposals, updating schedules, and calculating depreciation.• Support audit requests by gathering records, preparing schedules, and responding to documentation needs for internal and external reviewers.• Help strengthen accounting operations by resolving discrepancies, following company policies and accounting standards, and participating in efficiency-focused process improvements. 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 and reference Job # 03730-0013470721
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dependable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for our client located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. This position plays an important role in monthly close activities, receivables support, reconciliations, and tax-related filings while partnering with colleagues across the business. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of core accounting practices, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in an office-based environment. Responsibilities:• Contribute to the monthly and year-end close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and helping finalize account activity for reporting periods.• Reconcile bank statements, intercompany activity, and general ledger accounts to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses for balance sheet and income statement items, identifying and resolving discrepancies when needed.• Apply customer payments, research posting issues, and help maintain timely and accurate accounts receivable records.• Produce recurring receivables reporting for leadership and assist with deposits in accordance with company procedures.• Support indirect and corporate tax compliance activities, including sales and use tax and personal property tax filings.• Provide cross-functional accounting support by serving as backup for accounts payable and assisting with additional departmental tasks as business needs evolve.• Track vendor certificates of insurance, review coverage exceptions, and escalate concerns to management for follow-up.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core financial operations for a mission-driven organization. This role oversees daily accounting activities, contributes to accurate and timely reporting, and helps maintain compliance with financial, tax, and audit requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain accounting records across the general ledger, journals, payroll documentation, accounts payable, cash receipts, and permanent financial files.• Prepare recurring monthly accounting schedules and entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, rent-related balances, interest receivables, capital activity, and bank reconciliations.• Review financial transactions for accuracy, ensure proper coding, and support both month-end and year-end close activities.• Produce financial information and supporting analyses for leadership, the Finance Committee, the Board, and departmental stakeholders on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.• Partner with external auditors during financial statement audits and help ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.• Complete required tax filings on schedule while maintaining compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including corporate and sales tax obligations as needed.• Monitor revenue and spending patterns to support cash management and maintain accurate tracking of grants, restricted funds, and related compliance documentation.• Administer and update the chart of accounts, subfunds, project codes, and related accounting system structures, and assist with annual workers’ compensation audit and system close procedures.• Carry out additional accounting and reporting assignments as business needs require.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Mars, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a construction-focused organization in Mars, Pennsylvania on a Contract basis. This role will oversee core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure timely reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial statement oversight within a construction accounting environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.• Oversee general ledger activity, review account balances, and maintain the integrity of financial records.• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine and adjusting accounting transactions.• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Produce financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting needs.• Coordinate audit preparation activities and provide documentation required for financial statement audits.• Manage consolidation of financial information across entities or business units as needed.• Utilize Viewpoint Vista to support accounting workflows, reporting, and financial record maintenance.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Warrendale, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations for multiple subsidiary entities on a contract to hire basis. This position will lead core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help ensure timely completion of monthly and annual financial deliverables. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and team leadership within a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end close for several entities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.• Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, trial balance integrity, journal entry review, and supporting account analysis.• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports, while investigating notable shifts in performance and explaining key monthly results.• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in partnership with staff responsible for account preparation.• Develop and assess reserve calculations for areas requiring judgment, including obsolete inventory exposure, uncollectible accounts, and similar balances.• Lead accounts receivable and cash application activities, monitor collection trends, and evaluate customer credit risk and appropriate credit limits.• Manage accounts payable workflows, including invoice processing, payment execution, and timely response to vendor questions or discrepancies.• Analyze manufacturing cost performance by reviewing standard costing, production variances, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and unit costs.• Support tax- and compliance-related activities, including audit coordination, applicable income and sales tax matters, and adherence to accounting controls and regulatory requirements.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

West Mifflin, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our growing team on a contract to hire basis. This role supports core financial operations with a strong concentration in tax compliance, treasury activity, cash flow visibility, and accurate financial reporting. The position is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can balance day-to-day execution with cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities:• Lead tax-related activities by preparing supporting schedules, organizing required documentation, and helping ensure timely compliance with federal, state, and local obligations.• Oversee daily treasury operations, including monitoring cash activity, coordinating banking transactions, and maintaining clear visibility into available funds.• Contribute to short-term and long-range cash forecasting to support liquidity planning and working capital decisions.• Drive key close activities by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and helping maintain an accurate general ledger.• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with variance analysis for leadership review.• Partner with external advisors and auditors by supplying requested financial data and supporting tax and audit examinations.• Work closely with operational and leadership teams to provide financial insight that supports business decisions and performance management.• Recommend and help implement improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting team members and support consistent execution of departmental priorities.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Investment Accountant

Pittsburgh, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Conduct thorough market research and analyze competitive landscapes to evaluate investment opportunities.• Support due diligence by reviewing documents, conducting reference calls, and performing financial analysis.• Prepare comprehensive investment summaries and materials for Investment Committee meetings.• Monitor portfolio and investment data in Salesforce to ensure accuracy and consistency.• Track follow-on investments and analyze company performance metrics to support reporting processes.• Assist with quarterly reporting and annual portfolio valuations in collaboration with external auditors.• Coordinate and document Investment Committee meetings, including preparing materials, taking minutes, and managing follow-up.• Support investor relations by maintaining records, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating events.• Conduct sector analysis and contribute to the preparation of annual investment landscape reports.• Maintain and update datasets related to regional venture financing activity and portfolio performance.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Credit Analyst

North Versailles, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Credit Analyst to support commercial lending decisions through in-depth financial review and sound risk evaluation in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will assess both prospective and existing borrowers, develop clear credit recommendations, and help maintain a well-managed portfolio that reflects regulatory expectations and internal lending standards. This position works closely with lending partners and leadership to structure credit facilities, identify emerging concerns, and support consistent, timely approval processes. Responsibilities:• Conduct detailed reviews of complex commercial borrowing requests and translate financial findings into well-supported credit recommendations.• Oversee financial statement collection, annual relationship reviews, and covenant monitoring for an assigned commercial portfolio.• Prepare comprehensive credit memoranda that present risk ratings, repayment analysis, collateral considerations, and proposed deal structures.• Partner with commercial lenders, relationship managers, and credit colleagues to gather information and shape financing solutions that balance growth with prudent risk control.• Monitor portfolio performance and elevate concerns related to borrower strength, collateral value, or repayment capacity to management in a timely manner.• Maintain complete and accurate credit documentation that satisfies internal policy, audit expectations, and regulatory requirements.• Review loan files for quality, consistency, and adherence to lending guidelines, while addressing documentation gaps with the appropriate teams.• Contribute to audits and examinations by organizing supporting materials, answering inquiries, and facilitating access to required records.• Guide less experienced analysts through coaching, knowledge sharing, and feedback to strengthen team capability.• Recommend workflow enhancements that improve efficiency, reporting quality, and overall credit risk management.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z