Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Accounting Assistant

Description We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating recurring payment activity, and helping keep month-end accounting processes on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound reconciliation experience, and the ability to manage both transactional and general ledger responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Support the monthly close cycle by preparing accounting information, reviewing financial activity, and helping ensure timely completion of period-end tasks.

- Reconcile bank accounts on a recurring basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items with accuracy.

- Process payments to service providers each month while maintaining complete documentation and alignment with established procedures.

- Perform regular reconciliations related to funding sources to confirm balances, activity, and reporting accuracy.

- Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, create new invoice records when needed, and verify coding before processing.

- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support financial integrity.

- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to ensure transactions are recorded completely and on time. Requirements - Experience in accounting roles with responsibility for month-end close activities.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.

- Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations and identify variances efficiently.

- Experience preparing or posting journal entries with a high degree of accuracy.

- Strong data entry and invoice processing skills with careful attention to detail.

- Ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize multiple accounting tasks effectively.

- Proficiency using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools in a detail-focused environment.

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