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Robert Half
Accounting Assistant
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$47,594 / year median in Massachusetts
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join an education organization in Brockton, Massachusetts in a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent position. This role offers a balanced mix of accounting and human resources support, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety and can shift priorities throughout the day. The position will focus primarily on financial administration while also assisting with employee-related processes, payroll coordination, and benefits support.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a steady volume of vendor invoices each week, ensuring accurate coding, review, and timely entry for payment processing.
- Prepare and track purchase orders while maintaining organized financial records to support daily accounting operations.
- Review employee time records for completeness and accuracy before payroll is finalized and submitted.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, including updating employee information in internal systems.
- Respond to routine benefits questions from staff and help process enrollment updates or coverage changes as needed.
- Support recruitment efforts by posting open positions, coordinating candidate flow, and participating in initial interview conversations.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across accounting and HR functions, adjusting to changing priorities as business needs shift. Requirements
- Previous experience supporting accounts payable and general administrative accounting tasks.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and confidence working within financial systems.
- Ability to code invoices accurately and maintain strong attention to detail in high-volume processing.
- Experience assisting with payroll-related review or timekeeping verification.
- Working knowledge of HR administration, including employee records and onboarding support.
- Background in benefits administration or employee benefits coordination.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a role that includes both accounting and HR responsibilities.