Accounting Specialist

📍 Pittsburgh, PA 15218
💲 $45,000–$55,000 | Full-Time

• Growing nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to serving the community

• Smaller, close-knit accounting team with a collaborative and supportive environment

• Work directly with the Accounting Manager and gain hands-on exposure to a variety of accounting functions

• Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and grow professionally as the organization continues to expand

• Team-oriented culture that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle, including processing payments by check and ACH and reconciling receipts.

• The Accounting Specialist will review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring approvals are obtained and vendor files are accurate.

• Process and reconcile corporate credit card transactions and monitor vendor statements for discrepancies.

• Record daily deposits and incoming payments, reconcile bank accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

• The Accounting Specialist will track grants and donations while ensuring compliance with fund usage guidelines.

• Prepare schedules, documentation, and reports for internal and external audits.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.

• The Accounting Specialist will assist with ad-hoc financial projects and support the broader finance team as needed.

• Accounting degree and relevant experience;
  Quick Books Desktop experience is a plus, but training is available.

• Hardworking, detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of general ledger processes, reconciliations, and basic accounts payable/receivable procedures.

• Exposure to grant tracking or nonprofit accounting is a plus.