Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in West Mifflin, PA. This role supports daily accounting operations in a busy professional office environment, with a strong focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service, and administrative accounting support.
This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional with 1 to 2 years of experience who enjoys accurate financial recordkeeping, working with invoices and payments, and supporting customers in a professional manner. The environment is team-oriented and offers the chance to gain practical accounting experience, work with supportive colleagues, and build toward a long-term role.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices, maintain vendor records, prepare payments, and support the full accounts payable cycle.
- Reconcile vendor accounts, research invoice or payment discrepancies, and assist with general ledger recordkeeping.
- Generate customer invoices, apply payments, credits, and adjustments, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
- Prepare bank deposits, record incoming payments, monitor receivable accounts, and assist with collection follow-up as needed.
- Answer customer calls related to invoices, payments, account balances, and credit card payment processing.
- Prepare routine financial reports, support month-end accounting activities, and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $23 to $25 per hour.
- Temp-to-hire opportunity.
- Support accounts payable processing, including invoices, vendor records, payments, and reconciliations.
- Assist with accounts receivable functions, including billing, payment posting, deposits, and account follow-up.
- Provide customer service support related to invoices, payments, balances, and credit card transactions.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with routine financial reporting and month-end support.
- 1 to 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience.
- Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and basic accounting procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data and records.
- Professional communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal team members.
- Ability to research discrepancies, follow established processes, and meet deadlines in a busy office environment.
- Dependable, organized, and comfortable supporting both accounting and administrative tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Familiarity with accounting software, spreadsheets, and routine financial reporting.
- Prior experience in a government, public sector, or regulated office environment.
- Customer service experience in a billing, payment, or finance-related setting.
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