Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT | Pittsburgh, PA (Northwestern Suburbs) | $55,000- $70,000

A growing, mission-driven non-profit organization is seeking a Staff Accountant with grant experience to join their team. This role has been created due to organizational expansion across multiple entities and offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in restructuring and strengthening the accounting function.

This position reports directly to the Director of Finance and offers strong growth potential, including a path toward an Accounting Manager role in the near future.

• Manage grant accounting, including tracking federal and state funding, compliance, and reporting
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
• Support payroll processing
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity
• Utilize Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliations
• Assist in improving and streamlining accounting processes during a period of growth and restructuring

• Experience in accounting, preferably within a non-profit or grant-driven environment
• Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting (federal funding experience is a plus)
• Proficiency in Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Degree not required; relevant experience is highly valued