Accounting Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

Accounting Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania concentrate in financial services, healthcare administration, and manufacturing, with consistent hiring at every level from entry-level bookkeeping support to senior accounts payable and receivable roles. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the largest hiring metros, where employers such as Independence Blue Cross, UPMC, and Comcast regularly bring on accounting support staff. The most in-demand specialties across Pennsylvania are accounts payable processing, payroll support, and general ledger reconciliation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerManitowoc
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring15
Work type78% On-site
Top credentialAssociate's degree in accounting

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Accounting & Office Administrative Assistant
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Accounting & Office Administrative Assistant
Team Builder Recruiting
Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$24 - $28/hr

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Accounting Assistant II
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Accounting Assistant II
Manitowoc
Shady Grove, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Bookkeeper Assistant
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Bookkeeper Assistant
The Law Offices of Frederic I. Weinberg & Associates, P.C.
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$40k - $45k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Accounting Assistant
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Accounting Assistant
Philadelphia Gas Works
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Accounting Assistant
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Accounting Assistant
Paxton Ministries
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$19 - $24/hr
11-50

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Accounting Assistant Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
3 jobs
Easton
1 job
Cheyney
1 job
Latrobe
1 job
Malvern
1 job
Mohnton
1 job
Chalfont
1 job
Fenelton
1 job
Bethlehem
1 job

Accounting Assistant Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Manitowoc1 open role
Jillamy1 open role
Ameriserv Bank1 open role

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accounting assistant jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data entry accuracy
  • One or more years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience in a professional setting
  • Familiarity with Pennsylvania sales tax rules and state payroll reporting requirements

Accounting Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a accounting assistant in Pennsylvania?

Most accounting assistant positions in Pennsylvania require at minimum an associate degree in accounting or business, though many employers prefer a bachelor's degree. Pennsylvania does not mandate a state license for accounting assistants, but earning a Bookkeeper certification through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers strengthens a candidate's profile. Familiarity with Pennsylvania payroll tax filings and state sales tax codes is a practical advantage that hiring managers at Pennsylvania firms consistently look for.

Which companies hire accounting assistants in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania accounting assistant roles are posted by Manitowoc, Jillamy, and Ameriserv Bank and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's large healthcare networks, regional insurance carriers, and manufacturing companies are among the most active and consistent sources of accounting support openings across the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most accounting assistant jobs?

Philadelphia, Easton, and Cheyney have the most accounting assistant openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its concentration of financial services firms, hospital systems, and corporate headquarters, while Pittsburgh's strong healthcare and technology sectors drive demand there, and Allentown's manufacturing and logistics base keeps steady accounting support roles active in the Lehigh Valley.

Are there remote accounting assistant jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and they are more common than in many other fields given the desk-based nature of the work. About 22% of accounting assistant openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this role can be done digitally. Accounts payable processing and data entry tasks tend to be the most frequently offered in fully remote or flexible arrangements.

How can I get hired as a accounting assistant in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for junior accounts payable clerk or billing assistant roles, which Pennsylvania employers regularly post as stepping stones requiring minimal prior experience. Large Pennsylvania health systems such as UPMC and Penn Medicine offer administrative finance associate programs that bring in candidates with only a degree and train them on-site. Completing a QuickBooks certification and building a small portfolio of reconciled practice ledgers gives applicants a concrete edge when competing for these openings.

Where can I find and apply to accounting assistant jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to accounting assistant jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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