Accounting Assistant

Beacon Hill; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support finance and accounting operations in Rockville, MD. This role includes a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, reconciliations, and data entry.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple accounting responsibilities during day-to-day operations and month-end close. The position is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants broader exposure to routine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred.
• Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• Approximately 1 to 3 years of accounting experience.
• Accounts payable or accounts receivable experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data-entry skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and electronic payments.
• Prepare checks and electronic payments.
• Maintain vendor records and documentation.
• Respond to vendor payment inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Support vendor management procedures and internal controls.
• Prepare customer invoices and statements.
• Record incoming payments and monitor outstanding balances.
• Assist with journal entries and monthly closings.
• Enter financial data into accounting systems.
• Complete bank reconciliations and periodic reporting.
• Provide general accounting support and documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Vendor management

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

A well-established organization is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support its finance and accounting operations. This position will handle a combination of accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, reconciliations, and financial data entry.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants broader exposure to day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices through electronic workflows
• Prepare checks and electronic payments
• Maintain accurate vendor records
• Collect required vendor documentation
• Respond to vendor payment inquiries
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Support vendor management procedures
• Follow established internal controls

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare customer invoices and statements
• Accurately record incoming payments
• Maintain accounts receivable records
• Research customer billing questions
• Assist with collection follow-up
• Monitor outstanding account balances

General Accounting

• Assist with journal entry preparation
• Enter financial data into accounting systems
• Support monthly closing activities
• Complete bank and account reconciliations
• Prepare deposits and credit card transactions
• Maintain organized accounting documentation
• Assist with annual reporting requirements
• Support financial record retention
• Update accounting procedures and forms
• Provide administrative support to finance leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered
• Approximately 1 to 3 years of accounting experience
• Accounts payable or accounts receivable experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data-entry skills
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening

Preferred Experience

• Experience using accounting or ERP systems
• Familiarity with electronic invoice workflows
• Exposure to month-end close processes
• Experience preparing account reconciliations
• General ledger or journal entry exposure

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 our 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