Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance

About the role

The Corporate Finance group of Wabtec, a global provider of equipment, systems and digital solutions for the freight and transit rail sectors, is seeking a Senior Accountant in Pittsburgh. The role plays an integral part in all financial and accounting processes and reporting at corporate level, working closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. It involves the monthly close, consolidation, SEC filings and technical accounting research, with learning opportunities across the company's businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) in compliance with U.S. GAAP and reporting requirements.
• Lead key parts of the corporate month-end close and support the monthly intercompany reconciliation and global consolidation across more than 200 entities.
• Research and document technical accounting matters, applying U.S. GAAP to complex or non-routine transactions.
• Act as a key resource for lease accounting under ASC 842, managing the lease accounting platform and records.
• Collaborate with business unit finance teams, IT, Treasury, FP&A, Internal Audit and Finance Transformation on reporting, issue resolution and process improvement.
• Identify automation and standardization opportunities using AI, Power Automate, Power BI and other digital solutions.
• Maintain an effective control environment, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and prepare audit support for internal and external auditors.
• Carry out special projects, non-routine transactions and other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of finance or accounting experience.
• CPA or similar certification.
• Self-starter with a desire for advancement, able to build professional relationships and understand confidentiality and business ethics.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Preferred: public accounting experience, Oracle or OneStream experience, and knowledge of financial statement reporting.

Salary range listed: $79,100-$112,800, depending on experience, education, location and other factors. Benefits include health, welfare and retirement options, and possibly an annual bonus.