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Staff Accountant

  • ARSENAL, PA 15201, USA

Staff Accountant

📍 Pittsburgh, PA 15201
💲 $52,000–$60,000

Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization supporting human services and retail programs, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a collaborative environment, meaningful work, and a mix of accounting, grant billing, and operational support responsibilities.

About the Organization

  • Mission-driven nonprofit supporting human services and retail programs

  • Supportive, family-oriented culture with a laid-back but deadline-driven environment

  • Modern, open office facility with a mix of private offices and cubicles

  • Team-oriented accounting department with strong collaboration across programs

  • Stable and growing organization with long-term career potential

  • Free on-site parking and flexible scheduling opportunities

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant

  • Prepare and post general ledger entries and support month-end close activities

  • The Staff Accountant will perform account reconciliations and analyze financial data for accuracy and completeness

  • Run and analyze general ledger reports and financial activity

  • Prepare grant and contract billing, including cost reimbursement invoicing

  • Assemble payroll and expense detail for monthly invoices submitted to funding sources

  • The Staff Accountant will review financial information with Program Directors prior to invoice submission

  • Support quarterly spend-down reviews and grant compliance tracking

  • Partner with Program Managers regarding budgeting projections, spending activity, compliance matters, and audit support

  • Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation

  • The Staff Accountant will provide support to the accounting team and assist with AP oversight as needed

Qualifications of the Staff Accountant Role

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

  • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments

  • Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting

  • Grant billing or contract invoicing experience strongly preferred

  • Strong understanding of general ledger activity and account analysis

  • Intermediate Excel skills required, including IF formulas, XLOOKUPs, and pivot tables

Ideal Candidate

  • Respectful, personable, and dependable

  • Thrives during busy close periods while remaining team-oriented

  • Comfortable collaborating with both finance staff and program leadership

  • Enjoys working in a supportive and mission-focused environment

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