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Accountant III.1015433

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PAPosted June 2, 2026via Pitt Careers

Please review the department's website at: Office of Planning, Design & Construction 

Facilitates complex fiscal, accounting, accounting analysis, and general ledger functions. Prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and research. Serves to resolve high-level issues.

• Manages fiscal and accounting functions; formulates and recommends policies and procedures to effectively administer programs.
• Maintains general ledger accounts; handles funds for units of medium size/complexity; prepares general ledger journal entries.
• Coordinates, oversees, and audits the efforts for assigned accounts.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with fiscal regulations, policies, and procedures; serves as an accounting resource to senior leadership.
• Compiles data for and prepares complex budgets.
• Reviews and analyzes a variety of reports, accounts, reconciliations, schedules, and tables from internal units, financial institutions, and external agencies; conducts complex accounting analyses.
• Resolves high-level accounting issues in coordination with others.

Light: Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

  • Assignment Category: Full-time regular
  • Job Classification: Staff.Accountant III
  • Job Family: Finance & Procurement
  • Job Sub-Family: Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Campus: Pittsburgh
  • Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
  • Substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
  • Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: N/A
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
  • Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
  • Relocation Offered: No
  • Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
  • Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
  • Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
  • Required Documents: Resume
  • Optional Documents: Not Applicable