SPORTS & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY
OF PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Staff Accountant – Salary (Exempt)

The Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) develops first class sports, entertainment, recreational, and convention venues to benefit Pittsburgh’s economy and improve quality of life.


Position summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the on-going accounting operations and maintenance of internal controls procedures.  Specifically, the position will focus on accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as special projects and analysis for the Authority’s construction, parking and operating accounts.  This position will provide overall support for the Authority’s Finance Department.  The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Controller and accepts assignments from the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential functions: The following list highlights some, but not necessarily all, of the responsibilities of the position. 
 

• Record all Accounts Receivable transactions in the accounting system, including preparing invoices and tracking payments.

 

• Record Accounts Payable transactions in the accounting system, including obtaining proper approvals.

 

• Help to maintain the SEA general accounting policies by posting journal entries and preparing detailed account analysis as necessary.

 

• Complete bank reconciliations and summarize monthly bond activities from various trustee statements and account for these transactions within the general ledger.

 

• Assist Senior Accountant with recording parking transactions in the accounting system, producing parking analysis reports, and other parking-related tasks as needed.

 

• Assist with month-end and year-end audit analysis and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts in the accounting system.

 

• Assist on special projects in various areas covering:

SEA Operations, PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, Convention Center, North Shore Riverfront Park, PPG Paints Arena and all parking-related entities
 

• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1 year of related experience preferred. 
• Analytical skills and proficiency with MS Excel
• Highly organized, with good time management and prioritization skills, acute attention to detail, work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines

SALARY:  $45,000-$50,000


RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Must live or be willing to relocate to Allegheny County

This position is 100% in the office

Candidates can send their resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to hr@pgh-sea.com