Staff Accountant – AP Focus
📍 Pittsburgh, PA 15205
💲 $60,000–$80,000
🕒 Full-time | In-office
About the Company
Our client is an established organization in the energy industry, supporting utilities and industrial customers across North America. They have experienced steady growth and are expanding their accounting team to strengthen financial operations.
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Established company supporting large-scale infrastructure and energy projects
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Experiencing steady growth and expanding their accounting department
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Collaborative, team-oriented environment
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Opportunity to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
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Strong potential for long-term career growth
Staff Accountant Responsibilities
The Staff Accountant will focus on heavy Accounts Payable operations while supporting broader accounting functions. Responsibilities include:
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Process and manage a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
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The Staff Accountant will reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and research outstanding items
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Maintain organized vendor files and ensure proper general ledger coding for all transactions
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Support month-end close with AP reports, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations
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The Staff Accountant will partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to resolve accounting issues and streamline processes
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The Staff Accountant will assist with internal audits and compliance with accounting policies
Qualifications of the Staff Accountant Role
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Extensive Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment
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Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required
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Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
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Knowledge of general ledger processes and reconciliations
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Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
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Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and process-oriented mindset