Description

MSA, The Safety Company


Intermediate Accountant I/II (Revenue and Technical Accounting)

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2026-9525
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference?  If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.   At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do.  We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.  We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.   Are you in?  Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

Your ImpactAs a Revenue & Technical Accountant at MSA, you will play a key role in supporting our global business by ensuring accurate, compliant, and insightful accounting across both recurring revenue processes and broader technical accounting areas. You will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate complex transactions, support financial reporting, and contribute to ongoing process and system improvements. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining analytical problem-solving with technical research, and who's excited to help modernize and automate accounting workflows in a global environment. What You'll Do

• Partner with business and finance teams to support both revenue-related and broader operational accounting needs across MSA's global footprint.
• Assist in developing and maintaining models that ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment for recurring and nonroutine transactions.
• Perform monthly and quarterly analytical procedures to validate revenue results and overall financial accuracy.
• Support automation and system enhancement efforts designed to streamline manual processes.
• Prepare and support internal and external audit requests, including SOX compliance and documentation.
• Conduct accounting research and assist with the preparation of supporting materials for 10Q/10K disclosures.
• Learn core accounting and internal control processes and contribute by identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in special projects involving new business initiatives impacting accounting and revenue streams.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.

Ability to analyze complex transactions, perform technical accounting research, and articulate accounting conclusions clearly.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders.

Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting topics to both financial and nonfinancial partners.

Continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation, efficiency, and systems transformation.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a dynamic environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education & ExperienceRequired:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Intermediate I: 2 years of relevant accounting experience.

Intermediate II: 24 years of relevant accounting experience.

Preferred:

Public accounting experience or accounting experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.

Experience with SAP (including SAP RAR or similar recurring revenue modules) and/or Oracle EPM.

CPA certification earned or in progress.

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MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

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