Accounting Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | Fully Onsite
$50,000-$60,000

Our client is a steadily growing financial services firm seeking an Accounting Specialist to join its team. This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow with an established organization. The Accounting Specialist will work closely with accounting leadership and have exposure to a variety of accounting functions, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities over time.

About the Opportunity

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• Join a stable and steadily growing financial services organization

  
  
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• Work closely with experienced accounting and finance leadership

  
  
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• Gain exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, banking, and general accounting

  
  
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• Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and grow within the organization

  
  
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• Collaborative, professional, and team-oriented work environment

  
  
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Accounting Specialist Responsibilities

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• Handle day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including processing invoices, payments, client billing, and deposits

  
  
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• The Accounting Specialist will monitor daily bank activity and assist with cash transfers, deposits, and other banking activities

  
  
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• Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

  
  
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• Assist with journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close

  
  
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• The Accounting Specialist will prepare and maintain financial reports and accounting schedules

  
  
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• Assist with 1099 preparation, payroll-related payments, expense reimbursements, and other accounting functions

  
  
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• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation

  
  
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• Create and maintain Excel templates, formulas, and PivotTables to support accounting processes and reporting

  
  
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• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and use technology and AI tools to increase efficiency

  
  
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• The Accounting Assistant will assist with special accounting and operational projects as needed

  
  
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Qualifications of the Accounting Specialist

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• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred

  
  
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• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting

  
  
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• Experience with QuickBooks Online or a similar general ledger system

  
  
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and creating templates

  
  
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• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  
  
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• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion

  
  
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• Financial services, professional services, or family office experience is a plus

  
  
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking for a varied, hands-on role rather than a position focused on just one area of accounting. You’ll gain exposure to multiple accounting functions, work directly with experienced leadership, and have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as the organization continues to grow.