Accounting Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Center City Philadelphia seeks an Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting activities and payment processing in a collaborative team. This role focuses on reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records.

The position is hybrid (onsite Mondays and Wednesdays) with a 40-hour workweek. It is a contract with potential for conversion, suitable for detail-oriented professionals aiming to grow in accounting and financial

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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

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

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and their specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future