Accounting Specialist

London Approach; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A finance-related company located in Collegeville, PA, is seeking an experienced Accountant for a temporary position to support maternity leave. This role requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and previous experience in transactional accounting. Responsibilities include managing cash activity, performing bank reconciliations, and monitoring financial activity. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and can efficiently handle routine accounting tasks. The contract lasts approximately four months with a potential long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience in a transactional accounting or staff accountant role.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash activity and record journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Monitor departmental spending and financial activity.
• Process accounts payable invoices as needed.
• Support general accounting operations and ad hoc projects.

Job description

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Job Title

Accountant

Job Type

Contract (Temporary with potential to convert to permanent)

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation

$20-25/hr

Position Overview

This Accountant position is open to support an upcoming maternity leave beginning in February. The assignment is expected to last approximately four months, including training, with potential opportunity to remain long-term as part of the Accounting team. The role is primarily transactional and aligns closely with a high-level Staff Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash activity and record journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Monitor departmental spending and financial activity
• Process accounts payable invoices as needed
• Support general accounting operations and ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Experience in a transactional accounting or staff accountant role
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• ERP system experience preferred; Oracle Fusion is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage routine accounting tasks efficiently

Start Date

Target start date: Mid-January

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Higher Education and Education