Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Brockton, MA • 3h ago

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.

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.

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