Sr. Technical Accountant

in Accounting + Finance
  • Pittsburgh, PA View on Map
  • Salary: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Senior
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000010696
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Technology
  • Selling Points

    This hybrid role offers the opportunity to transition from public accounting into a strategic technical accounting role supporting global operations. It includes hands-on experience with ASC 842 and tools like Workiva and SAP.

Job Description

Title: Sr. Technical Accountant

Responsibilities

  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements using Workiva, ensuring GAAP compliance across all reporting
  • Draft and support technical memos on a range of complex transactions including business combinations, revenue recognition, debt and equity instruments, stock-based compensation, and asset impairments
  • Maintain and update GAAP disclosure checklists for regulatory consistency
  • Prepare lease accounting entries under ASC 842 and ensure accuracy across new and modified agreements
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure lease tracking systems reflect current agreements
  • Monitor and support the adoption of new accounting standards across the organization
  • Support external audit processes by coordinating timely responses to PBC (prepared-by-client) audit requests
  • Research and document accounting treatments for non-standard transactions, ensuring compliance with evolving guidance
  • Prepare and review reconciliations for critical accounts including intangibles, pension, and goodwill
  • Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing entries for specialized areas such as lease liabilities, goodwill amortization, and debt modifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in technical accounting or financial reporting, ideally from a public accounting firm or corporate finance group
  • Familiarity with Workiva, SAP, and lease accounting software a plus
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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