Accountant I

Company: Promise Confections
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Salary Job Summary As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and interpreting accurate and timely financial information for management according to GAAP and Edward Marc Brands Policy. Provide accounting support to Supply Chain, Operations and Management. Job Requirements Experience Required: 6 months to 1 year in Accounting or related field Experience Desired: Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, specifically VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables Education Required: Associates Degree: Accounting or related field Job Responsibilities Review and process vendor invoices or credit memos in an accurate and timely manner Perform weekly check run and maintain an organized filing system of Accounts Payable documentation Prepare, review, interpret, and analyze financial information to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial statements for gross margin, income and expenses Utilize an ERP system to research and post entries to the general ledger Research monthly P&L income and expense variances against budget, forecast, and prior year results Actively evaluate assigned responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective procedures are utilized Assist other Team Members in the department, as needed, to ensure efficient operation of the department Prepare and distribute supplemental reporting to the financial statements on a monthly basis for management or as needed Provide accounting support to Supply Chain, Operations, & Management teams Assist external auditors in the quarterly and annual audit process by preparing schedules and interpreting financial information Perform other duties as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of and ability to adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with various ERP software would be considered an asset Organizational skills, and ability to effectively adapt to change Effective time management skills Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal Ability to work independently Good written and oral communication skills with a high level of attention to detail Self-motivated with a positive attitude Excellent problem-solving skills Benefits Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and bonus plan based on business performance. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. About Promise Confections At Promise Confections, we take immense pride in being an award-winning manufacturer of everyday chocolate and confectionery products. Our commitment is to continually challenge the norms of traditional confectionery, pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional experiences. Comprising Edward Marc Brands, Seattle Gourmet Foods, Pearsons Candy Co., and Annabelle Candy Co., we boast a diverse range of capabilities including panning, enrobing, extruding, clusters, barks, brittles, gummies and breath mint/sour candy tableting. With our extensive reach, servicing major retailers and offering private label and contract manufacturing services, we stand as emerging industry disrupter's in confectionery. Check out our brands by visiting: promiseconfections.com

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