Accounting Clerk

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Compensation

$19.00-$22.00 Hourly

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