Accountant

Matthews International • Pittsburgh, PA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARYThe Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures in analyzing financial information, preparing accurate and timely financial reports, and providing property management and administrative support.
This will be a Hybrid role, working in our North Shore office, as well as remote. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 0-4 years Accounting experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy of the general ledger data by performing recurring routine and moderately complex accounting functions.
• Manages pre-closing and month-end close process, including elimination and consolidation.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of account balances and classifications. Analyzes changes in account balances and makes recommendations to correct errors as appropriate.
• Provides tax preparation.
• Identifies process and control improvement opportunities and works with manager to implement the appropriate modifications.
• Executes variety of financial reports to communicate results, trends and issues, incorporating statistical and ratio analysis as well as other necessary management accounting review.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level