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Posted June 04, 2026

Accountant III.1015433

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 15260 Full-Time
Reference: 285058056


Accountant III.1015433

Planning and Design Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003498)


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


Job Summary

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


Essential Functions

• 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.


Physical Effort

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



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

Will this position accept 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



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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