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Senior Operations Accountant

CFS

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Budgeting, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Depreciation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Physical Inventory, Plant Management, Process Improvement, Production Support, Profit & Loss, Project Tracking, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Standard Costing, Transaction Processing/Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
1 day ago

SENIOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT
Pittsburgh, PA
$85,000- $100,000


A well-established manufacturing organization in the Pittsburgh area is seeking a Senior Operations Accountant to join its finance team. This position serves as a key business partner to operations leadership, providing financial analysis, cost accounting expertise, and operational insights that support profitability and continuous improvement initiatives.


The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory management, and cost analysis, along with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and operational stakeholders.


OVERVIEW OF THE SENIOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT ROLE:



  • Lead plant-level financial reporting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.

  • Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, material usage, labor efficiency, and production variances.

  • Prepare and review monthly financial results, identifying trends and opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.

  • Partner with plant management and operations teams to provide financial guidance and decision-making support.

  • Maintain and support standard costing methodologies and cost accounting processes.

  • Monitor inventory transactions, perform reconciliations, and assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.

  • Support fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation, and project tracking.

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning initiatives.

  • Leverage ERP systems and financial reporting tools to improve visibility into operational performance.

  • Participate in process improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing reporting capabilities.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT ROLE:



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.

  • Experience supporting production teams and operational leadership.

  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making through financial analysis.


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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