Accountant Jobs in Pennsylvania

Accountant jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, with strong hiring across financial services, healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing from entry-level staff accountants through senior controllers and CFOs. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley are the largest hiring centers, home to established employers like UPMC, Comcast, and PNC Financial Services. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania include public accounting, forensic accounting, and cost accounting for the state's deep manufacturing base. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles111+
Top employerCommonwealth of Pennsylvania
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring69
Work type55% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance

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Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist
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Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist
717 Plumbing & Heating LLC
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$25 - $30/hr
Remote (US)
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Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant
Pritchard Bieler Gruver & Willison, CPAs
Colmar, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Corporate Accounting Intern
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Corporate Accounting Intern
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Reading, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Business Operations
$19.5 - $22/hr
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Accountant - Property Management
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Accountant - Property Management
AR Building Co
Seven Fields, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
On-Site

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Accounting Clerk
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Accounting Clerk
DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Grove City, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
51-200

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Accountant Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
5 jobs
York
4 jobs
Allentown
4 jobs
Erie
3 jobs
Exton
3 jobs
Hanover
3 jobs
Harrisburg
3 jobs
Conshohocken
3 jobs

Accountant Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania4 open roles
Bell & Evans2 open roles
Transamerica2 open roles

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accountant jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Strong knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania state tax codes and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes and reconciliations

Accountant Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a accountant in Pennsylvania?

To become a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania, you must earn a bachelor's degree with sufficient accounting credits, pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and complete the required hours of supervised work experience before applying to the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy for licensure. For non-CPA accounting roles, employers typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Public accounting firms in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh often recruit directly from Pennsylvania's accredited university programs.

How much do accountants make in Pennsylvania?

Accountants in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $79,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,680 for the lowest 10% to over $130,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire accountants in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring accountants in Pennsylvania right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bell & Evans, and Transamerica, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large health systems, financial institutions, and manufacturing corporations means steady, year-round demand for both public and private-sector accountants.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most accountant jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and York account for the largest share of accountant openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates due to its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, regional banks, and major health systems, while Pittsburgh's finance and technology sectors drive consistent demand, and mid-sized markets like Allentown attract openings from manufacturing and logistics employers anchored in the Lehigh Valley.

Are there remote accountant jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most fields, since accounting work is largely desk-based and document-driven. About 45% of accountant openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to off-site work. Tax preparation, financial reporting, and management accounting functions are the areas most commonly offered as fully remote or flexible-schedule positions.

How can I get hired as a accountant in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a staff accountant or accounting associate role, which Pennsylvania's large health systems, public accounting firms, and regional manufacturers regularly fill with recent graduates. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh firms in the Big Four and regional mid-tier networks run structured new-graduate programs with rotational assignments. Completing your CPA exam sections while still in school gives you a measurable edge, and internships at Pennsylvania community banks or regional CPA firms convert to full-time offers at a high rate.

Where can I find and apply to accountant jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to accountant jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Pennsylvania employers. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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