Accounting Assistant

Description We are in search of a meticulous and efficient Accounting Assistant to join our team in Woburn, Massachusetts. This role will focus on assisting with the manipulation of data and customer purchase orders, ensuring they are correctly populated into the ERP system. As a contract role, it offers the opportunity to delve into the world of data entry and accounting in a fast-paced workplace. Responsibilities: Assist with data entry tasks, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of information input. Manipulate data to ensure it's populated into the correct field in our ERP system. Handle customer purchase orders, ensuring they are processed and recorded accurately. Utilize CRM and Excel Formulas to maintain and manage data. Work within the accounting cycle to assist with various accounting tasks. Ensure all work is completed in a detail-oriented manner, adhering to all deadlines. Manage and maintain customer credit records, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate. Monitor customer credit accounts and take appropriate action to collect delinquent payments. Requirements Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working as an Accounting Assistant or in a similar role. Proficient in Data Entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with CRM systems for managing and analyzing customer interactions and data. Familiarity with processing Purchase Orders in a timely and efficient manner. Strong knowledge of Excel Formulas and their application in accounting tasks. Understanding of the Accounting Cycle and ability to apply it in daily work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively. High level of integrity and professional ethics. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. 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.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .