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Accounting Assistant
Location: Center City Philadelphia, PA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Monday and Wednesday
Pay Rate: $22-$25/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Position Type: Contract with potential for conversion
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Monday and Wednesday
Pay Rate: $22-$25/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Position Type: Contract with potential for conversion
Job Description
Beacon Hill is working with a large professional services company in Center City Philadelphia to hire an Accounting Assistant. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to build experience in accounting and financial operations while working with a collaborative team.
The Accounting Assistant will support daily accounting activities, including processing and researching payments, reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with processing, researching, and accurately applying incoming payments.
- Review financial transactions and investigate discrepancies or exceptions.
- Perform basic account and payment reconciliations.
- Research outstanding or unidentified transactions and help coordinate resolutions.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with electronic payment and deposit processing.
- Monitor outstanding items and ensure they are addressed within established deadlines.
- Work across accounting, billing, and other internal teams to resolve questions and discrepancies.
- Maintain accuracy and productivity while handling a high volume of transactions.
- Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and day-to-day workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- 1+ years of accounting, finance, accounts receivable, payment processing, or related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to research and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams and departments.
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