Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Pittsburgh, PA (Northeastern Suburbs)
$65,000- $75,0000 + Bonus

Our client is a privately owned, growing organization seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This position will play an important role in accounts receivable, collections, cash management, tax administration, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a hands-on accounting environment.

OVERVIEW OF THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

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• Manage the full accounts receivable process, including posting payments, account maintenance, and collections
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• Oversee collections of approximately $1.2M–$1.6M per month and prepare weekly cash collection reports
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• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for four accounts and ensure completion by the 2nd–5th business day
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• Reconcile accounts receivable and customer accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies
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• Support the month-end close process and assist with various account reconciliations
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• Manage customer tax information through Avalara, including new customer setup and exemption certificate maintenance
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• Process daily deposits and transfers between company bank accounts
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• Monitor credit card processing and assist with daily cash management
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• Provide backup support for customer invoicing and other accounting functions as needed
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• Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as assigned
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
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• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
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• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close
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• Experience with collections and cash management preferred
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• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
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• Ability to learn and work effectively within accounting systems
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