Accounting Analyst, Senior

Purpose:

Complete complex accounting and analytical activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports with minimal supervision. Prepare annual budgets and regular forecasts and projections.

Location: This position will be based out of The US Steel Tower in Pittsburgh, PA. This position will have the potential to work from home with a hybrid schedule which includes some days in office per week and some days at home per week.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations for designated accounts. Proposes correcting entries.
• Review proposed contracts and business transactions for financial risk and proper accounting treatment.
• Creates complex accounting analytics for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.
• Develops analyses and reports to support system-wide finance executives.
• Prepares and posts complex monthly journal entries.
• Prepares detailed analyses for annual audit.
• Prepares reconciliation of actual to budget variance analysis.
• Develops administrative tasks, special projects and training programs as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison for the department in meetings with management.
• Acts as a mentor for analysts or administrative staff.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field required.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience required.
• OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of related work experience.
• Microsoft Office spreadsheet application required, and PeopleSoft General Ledger proficiency preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran