Staff Accountant

American Eagle Outfitters • Pittsburgh, PA

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to play a key role in supporting our core accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining general ledger accuracy, streamlining account reconciliations, executing monthly journal entries, and contributing to special financial initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious professional with strong analytical skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-evolving environment and wants to sharpen their corporate accounting acumen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or public accounting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

• CPA (or actively pursuing CPA track) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Lawson, Oracle, or comparable Enterprise ERP systems preferred.
• Prior experience with Cadency (or similar reconciliation and journal entry software) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and post both routine recurring and complex non-recurring journal entries.
• Conduct monthly general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively.
• Review financial transactions and account balances to verify proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare comprehensive schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits and periodic financial reviews.
• Assist in maintaining and documenting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control standards.
• Support the delivery of key management reports, performance metrics, and financial analysis.
• Collaborate on cross-functional accounting projects and software automation initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and complete special assignments as requested by leadership.

Benefits

• Generous Associate Discount
• Summer Fridays (For Pittsburgh, NYC and Remote Corporate Associates)
• Casual Dress Code
• Hybrid Schedule
• In-Person Connection
• In-Office Events
• health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
• wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• life and disability insurance
• employee stock purchase program
• paid time off
• paid sick leave
• parental leave and benefits
• discretionary bonuses and other incentives

What This Job Offers

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