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Accounting Assistant
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour
About the Opportunity
Beacon Hill is working with a large multi-million-dollar company in the professional services industry seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their accounting operations team in Philadelphia. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional looking to gain hands-on experience in payment processing, reconciliations, and financial operations while working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
This contract-to-hire opportunity offers long-term potential for candidates who demonstrate strong attention to detail, accountability, and a desire to build a career within accounting and financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and apply incoming payments accurately and efficiently
- Research, investigate, and resolve payment discrepancies and exceptions
- Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Support daily accounting and cash application activities
- Partner with internal departments and external financial institutions to resolve issues
- Maintain data accuracy across multiple systems and reports
- Meet established production, quality, and service expectations
- Assist with process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Provide exceptional service while managing time-sensitive financial transactions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 1+ year of accounting, finance, operations, or related experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience researching and resolving discrepancies
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
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