Senior Accountant

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting (specifically in leases and fixed assets), a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience in managing diverse financial responsibilities, and a passion for accuracy and efficiency.

This role is crucial to maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting analysis related to assigned areas of responsibilities.

Senior Accountant will report to the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager in Cranberry Township, PA. This is a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company's lease and fixed asset activity, including capital project authorization and asset capitalization.
• Review and approve transactions, preparing necessary journal entries for leasing and fixed asset activity, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting principles (US GAAP).
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of leases and fixed assets.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes and respond to internal and external audit inquiries.

• Contribute to budget preparation and support financial forecasting activities.
• Provide timely assistance to external auditors during interim and annual audits with assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Provide financial analysis and reports to management to support decision-making.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 3-5 years of related work experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting and application, including ASC 842
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel).
• Familiarity with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPA designation (preferred but not required).

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About us:

Pittsburgh Paints Company, formerly part of PPG, is an industry leader in residential and commercial architectural coatings through its well-known portfolio of brands, including GLIDDEN, OLYMPIC, LIQUID NAILS, HOMAX, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS, Manor Hall, FLOOD, DULUX (in Canada), and SICO, among others. We manufacture and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It also includes certain light-duty protective coatings products that are primarily sold through company-owned stores and manufactured through a common factory footprint. In total, our distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations, and major home improvement centers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

Pittsburgh Paints Company provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

Gehaltsstrukturen und Zusatzleistungen von PPG konnen je nach Standort unterschiedlich sein, sodass wir unsere Mitarbeiter in verschiedenen geografischen Markten wettbewerbsfahig entlohnen konnen. PPG berucksichtigt bei Vergutungsentscheidungen mehrere Faktoren, wie unter anderem Fertigkeiten, Erfahrung und Schulung, Qualifikation und Ausbildung, Lizenzen und Zertifizierungen sowie andere organisatorische Anforderungen. Es konnen andere Leistungsanreize Anwendung finden.

Unsere Programme fur Sozialleistungen sind so konzipiert, dass sie die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden unserer Mitarbeiter unterstutzen. Jeder Versicherungsschutz und alle Leistungen richten sich nach den Bedingungen der jeweiligen Plane und den dazugehorigen mageblichen Plandokumenten.