Description review

Accounting Assistant

Careerswift · United States · back to the listing

HR standards

84/100

solid

Title ↔ description

77/100

solid

Reads as

Bookkeeper

100% confident

What this role officially is

bookkeeper — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Bookkeepers record and assemble the day-to-day financial transactions of an organisation or company, consisting usually of sales, purchases, payments and receipts. They ensure all financial transactions are documented in the appropriate (day) book and general ledger, and that they are balanced out. Bookkeepers prepare the recorded books and ledgers with financial transactions for an accountant to then analyse balance sheets and income statements.

Also known as: general bookkeeper, accounting technician, book-keeping clerk, accounts clerk, general-ledger bookkeeper, accounting technicians

How others title the same work

Large employers

  • Accounts Payable Clerk (Entry Level Opportunity) Canonical
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk Canonical
  • Accounts Payable Clerk (Entry Level Opportunity) Canonical Ltd.
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk Canonical Ltd.

Startups

  • Financial Operations Associate Corgi Insurance

What the listing never says

  • 20 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
  • No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency

The listing, marked up

Nothing in the wording of this listing tripped a check. The scores above still judge how complete and coherent it is.

Bilgewater Group is a Chicago-based diversified services company founded in 2003. We operate across two core divisions: food service and care.

Our food service division manages a network of quick-service and counter-service locations across the greater Chicagoland area, serving thousands of customers every day at high-traffic venues, including commercial districts, transit hubs, and retail centers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting activities and help maintain accurate financial records. This role is a good fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with numbers, documents, and spreadsheets in a remote environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with routine accounting and bookkeeping tasks

• Enter and maintain financial information in accounting systems and spreadsheets

• Review invoices, payments, and financial documents for accuracy

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities

• Assist with account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies

• Maintain organized financial records and documentation

• Prepare basic reports and provide administrative support to the accounting team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, administration, or a similar role

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and financial records

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

• Good organization and time-management skills

• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally

• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment

• Reliable internet connection and workspace

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with accounting or bookkeeping software

• Knowledge of accounts payable or accounts receivable processes

• Experience with invoice processing or account reconciliation

• Background in food service, retail, hospitality, or other multi-location businesses

COMPENSATION

$20–$27 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

HIRING PROCESS

Application Review → Initial Conversation → Interview → Offer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Bilgewater Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and value a diverse team with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Location: Remote

Seniority Level: Junior

Originally posted on Himalayas

How this was produced

Highlights are found by rule, not by a model: each one is a phrase matched at a known position, and every note is a template we wrote. The two scores come from a typed-decision model (Jev) that reads the listing against the official role definition and real listings for the same role, and returns probabilities rather than prose — it never writes any of the words on this page, and never chooses what to highlight.

Deterministic penalty applied to the HR score: 8 points (from 92 before penalties). Reviewed 21 Sep 2026.