Novus Group

Accounting Analyst Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Job at Novus Group in Pittsburgh

Novus Group, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Job Description

Novus Group is your advocate to DIRECT HIRE positions with a multibillion-dollar organization. We partner with the employer to help you make any resume revisions, interview preparation, and compensation negotiation to get your foot in the door. We meet with the employer to get feedback on your resume, your interviews, and all facets of your candidacy…ALL AT NO COST TO YOU! The Company pays our fees to help develop talent all the way through the employment lifecycle up to and including the offer of employment.

Employees of this organization can enjoy the following benefits and much more!

Caregiving support for childcare/elderly family members

Paid time off up to 5 weeks

Student Loan Refinancing / forgiveness

Medical, Dental, Vision and other coverages

Up to 8% retirement savings match

Up to $6,000 per year in Tuition Assistance to you and your immediate family

Adoption Assistance, Pet Insurance and Retail Perks & Discounts

Ongoing learning

Accelerated Career Path

Flexible work arrangements

7 holidays per year

PTO buy back and selling excess, when eligible

Accounting Analyst – Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Downtown with some hybrid flexibility and in-office time required)

Direct Hire
Full-time hire as an employee of the Company with full access to benefits
Monday – Friday – Daylight – Hybrid/Pittsburgh, PA 15219
$21.00 - $28.00 per hour as new employee (performance raises available, after hire)
After hire, additional performance-based increases in compensation can be earned up to $35 per hour

Must have at minimum all of the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related is REQUIRED
Minimum 2+ years’ work experience in Accounting and/or Financial Analysis - REQUIRED
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required
Microsoft Excel intermediate to advanced proficiency required
CPA, CMA or CFA is strongly preferred, but not required
In-depth proficiency with PeopleSoft is required
High level of initiative and attention to detail is required
Flexibility to perform ad hoc tasks as required by management
Familiarity with legal documents and regulations

Purpose of the Position:

The Accounting Analyst will conduct and document complex financial analysis. Responsible for performing the monthly accounting analysis and prepared to explain variances. Awareness of business, economic and accounting changes to effectively apply changes to job tasks. Communicate and interact with internal departments extensively.

Successful candidates will have: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required), Minimum 2+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial analysis (required) with a focus on auditing, and compliance experience. Strong preference for candidates with CPA, CMA, or CFA certification, in depth knowledge of SOX process and must be proficient with Oracle PeopleSoft General Ledger.

Responsibilities:

Keeps well informed and conversant with general business, economic and other matters, including legislation and accounting issues surrounding their specific area of coverage. Actively seek knowledge both directly and indirectly related to the job.
Prepare monthly debt-related entries (e.g., interest, deferred financing costs, current portion of debt) and reporting.
Assist in the preparation of requisitions for draws from project funds established in connection with debt issuance.
Plan and conduct complex studies to determine the cost of business activities. Recommend budget adjustments and other cost improvement measures.
Interpret financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.
Assist with the auditing and SOX process.
Responsible for all debt reporting including preparation of compliance certificates, arbitrage reports and detailed supporting schedules for tax-exempt use of proceeds.
Perform complex statistical, cost, and financial analysis of data reported.
Assists with the preparation of budget items.
Prepare requisitions for draws from project funds established in connection with debt issuance.
Analyze complex financial data and extract and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.