We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our talented team at Allegheny County Controller's Office in Pittsburgh, PA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Accountant is an outstanding opportunity to develop indispensable skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, people management and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Accountant at Allegheny County Controller's Office today!
POSITION TITLE:Accountant
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION/SECTION: Accounting Division, Office of Allegheny County Controller
REPORTS TO:Manager of Accounting
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Education must include a minimum of 12 credit hours in accounting with one to two years work experience in accounting.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Division prepares documented financial statements and reports to control and account for funds and to analyze and project financial data.
DUTIES: Prepare interim and annual balance sheets and income statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.Prepare adjusting entries to correct or close accounts maintained.Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate fiscal staff of county departments and assist them with accounting/finance matters as needed.Understand the goals and objectives of assigned tasks and inform Manager of progress or problems.Keep abreast of new accounting standards and county developments which affect the financials.Special research projects, as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY: Work independently.Be detail-oriented and organized.Respond to changing priorities and accomplish a multitude of tasks in a timely fashion without close supervision.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required. Experience linking data between Excel files and familiarity with Excel formulas, in particular the "SumIf", "SumProduct", and "VLookup" formulas desired. Use of Microsoft Access and Publisher is a plus. Experience with fixed assets is preferred.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position is supervised by and reports to the Manager of Accounting.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a full-time position performed in a typical office environment. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule wherein employees may split their time between in-person days and remote days. Any remote work schedules are subject to approval to management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Extensive use of computer and telephone.
CERTIFICATES / LICENSES None
SALARY The salary offered for this position is $50,000.
APPLICATION To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email to Matt Singer at View email address on vibrantpittsburgh.org. Please indicate your preferred pronouns, name, and contact method.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Benefits of working as a Accountant in Pittsburgh, PA:
? Company offers great benefits
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Leading Industry Pay
? Remote Work opportunity
