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The ACAA’s Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established policies and procedures. This role will manage account reconciliations, prepaid schedules, payroll accounting, prepare and review journal entries, assist with month-end and year-end close processes, and support the preparation of financial statements.

Here is how the Senior Staff Accountant will help: 

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close.
• Manage payroll accounting and related reconciliations ensuring timely reconciliation and resolution of any differences
• Oversee compliance and tracking of operating grants acting as the first point of contact and partnering across the organization to gather required inputs.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, GASB and organizational policies.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Support external and internal audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
• Participate in special projects, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

The successful candidate for the role of Senior Staff Accountant will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; Communicates effectively using two-way communication through strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Strategic Thinking - Thinks “big picture”; Forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results; Commits to a course of action to accomplish individual, team, and organizational goals
• Team Builder - Recognizes the value of teamwork and being an effective contributor to the team that drives desired results
• Customer Centricity - Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both internal and external; Makes decisions with customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for the role of Senior Staff Accountant are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP / GASB and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with Workday or other modern ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Oracle Fusion, SAP) required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments
• Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases: 

• Ability to travel up to 5 as needed for project or operational support.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB accounting principles, with experience in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Solid knowledge of internal control frameworks and ability to maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Experience supporting audits, including preparation of documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday preferred) and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to travel up to 5 as needed for project or operational support.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.

• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to spanet surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine. 

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, in English.

CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled to duty up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week during emergency situations or other extensive periods.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority’s examining physician.

DRUG TESTING

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.