Accounting Assistant

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.• 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.