Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Lynn, MA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a dependable Accounting Clerk to join a team in Lynn, Massachusetts in a fully onsite Contract role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is organized, coachable, and comfortable handling administrative and accounting support tasks in a fast-paced office environment. The position will help keep invoice documentation, payment preparation, and data entry work moving smoothly while supporting the broader accounting team during a busy period.

Responsibilities:

Organize and process invoice backup documents received through the accounts payable inbox, including scanning and printing materials for internal use.

Assist with preparing weekly payment batches and ensuring documentation is ready for leadership review on scheduled processing days.

Retrieve filed invoices and reconcile them against payment listings to confirm records are complete and properly matched.

Provide day-to-day clerical and operational support to reduce administrative backlog across the accounting function.

Enter and update financial or administrative information accurately in internal systems as business needs require.

Support the accounting team during a period of increased workload and onboarding of new staff members.

Use tools such as Excel, DocuSign, and M3 to maintain records and complete assigned tasks efficiently. Requirements - Strong reliability and a willingness to learn new processes in a structured office setting.

No prior accounting experience is required; training will be provided for someone who is adaptable and attentive to detail.

Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to manage basic spreadsheets and data accurately.

Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice handling, or data entry is preferred.

Ability to work onsite in Massachusetts on a permanent Monday through Friday schedule.

Comfortable managing repetitive administrative tasks while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Experience using business systems such as M3 or DocuSign is helpful but not required.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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