Accountant

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Compensation

$31.35-$36.30 Hourly

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