External Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Overview:
Our client, located in Dedham, MA, is seeking a dedicated Accounting Assistant to join their team for a temporary, part-time role. This position offers a unique opportunity to support the organization’s financial and administrative functions during a transformative period of operational modernization. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, streamlining processes, and supporting system upgrades, all while contributing to an institution committed to education, research, and collaboration.
Compensation:
$26.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate vendor onboarding documentation and assist in creating purchase orders
- Examine, categorize, and verify invoices based on established financial procedures
- Aid in preparing and reviewing billing for meetings and events
- Generate and record journal entries related to revenue, deposits, and credit card transactions
- Conduct monthly reconciliations and prepare accrual reports
- Support payroll processing and timekeeping activities
- Reconcile procurement and travel card expenditures and maintain documentation
- Oversee cash handling procedures, deposits, and perform monthly cash audits
- Keep organized records of all financial documentation
- Assist with onboarding and integration of new financial systems, including Pxier and Cloudbeds
- Support efforts to enhance automation, operational workflows, and financial controls
- Contribute to the development of standardized procedures and reporting practices
- Provide administrative support to senior leadership, including financial reporting and operational projects
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or financial administration
- Proven expertise in reconciliation, financial operations, and accounting procedures
- Experience working with financial management systems and enterprise software platforms
- Exceptional accuracy and keen attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information responsibly
- Education: High school diploma required; relevant post-secondary education preferred
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.