Senior Staff Accountant

Allegheny County Airport Authority • Pittsburgh, PA

12d

About The Position

Let Your Career Take Flight! We're committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in our employees, customers, airlines, and partners The ACAA’s Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established policies and procedures. This role will manage account reconciliations, prepaid schedules, payroll accounting, prepare and review journal entries, assist with month-end and year-end close processes, and support the preparation of financial statements. Here is how the Senior Staff Accountant will help: Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close. Manage payroll accounting and related reconciliations ensuring timely reconciliation and resolution of any differences Oversee compliance and tracking of operating grants acting as the first point of contact and partnering across the organization to gather required inputs. Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, GASB and organizational policies. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements. Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Support external and internal audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries. Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting. Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes as needed. Participate in special projects, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives. Perform other related tasks as assigned or required. The successful candidate for the role of Senior Staff Accountant will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture: Communication - Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; Communicates effectively using two-way communication through strong verbal, written, and listening skills Strategic Thinking - Thinks “big picture”; Forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results; Commits to a course of action to accomplish individual, team, and organizational goals Team Builder - Recognizes the value of teamwork and being an effective contributor to the team that drives desired results Customer Centricity - Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both internal and external; Makes decisions with customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP / GASB and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with Workday or other modern ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Oracle Fusion, SAP) required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments
• Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.
• Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to travel up to 5% as needed for project or operational support.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB accounting principles, with experience in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Solid knowledge of internal control frameworks and ability to maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Experience supporting audits, including preparation of documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to travel up to 5% as needed for project or operational support.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday preferred) and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close.
• Manage payroll accounting and related reconciliations ensuring timely reconciliation and resolution of any differences
• Oversee compliance and tracking of operating grants acting as the first point of contact and partnering across the organization to gather required inputs.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, GASB and organizational policies.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Support external and internal audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
• Participate in special projects, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.

What This Job Offers

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