Clerks and Assistants Jobs in Massachusetts

A Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry performs various administrative and financial tasks to support accountants and finance managers. They often manage data entry, prepare and maintain accounting documents, verify the accuracy of invoices and other financial documents, assist in the preparation of financial reports, and reconcile bank statements. They may also provide customer service, assisting clients with their accounting inquiries. Clerks and Assistants in this industry should have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, an understanding of financial regulations, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Prior to becoming a Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry, individuals might have roles as an Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Data Entry Clerk, where they gain experience in office administration, data management, and basic accounting procedures. Essential certifications for this role could include a certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting from a recognized professional body, such as the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). Some companies may also require knowledge of specific accounting software, therefore certification in programs like QuickBooks or Excel could be beneficial.

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Summer Intern - Accounting

  • Axcelis
  • Beverly, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 5 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTION About the Role Assist Senior Director of Accounting and other Finance / Accounting staff in various projects What Youll Do Warranty and Installation GL mapping Lease Database...

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Specialist, (Non Supervisory), Fund/Client Accounting Representative II

  • BNY
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Specialist, (Non Supervisory), Fund/Client Accounting Representative II At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees growth and success. As a leading global...

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Billing & Collections Specialist

  • Enovis
  • Billerica, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Who We Are ABOUT ENOVIS Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate...

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Accounting Clerk

  • HHM Hospitality
  • North Falmouth, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • North Falmouth, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Overview Opportunity: Accounting Clerk Verify, obtain approvals and pay invoices; bill and collect outstanding revenue in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and...

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Accounting Specialist

  • Randstad
  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago

Our client is a global leader in mobile robotics listed on a major international exchange, with over 180 employees worldwide and backed by a prominent global technology investment group. Operating...

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Accounting Clerk

  • Carylon Corporation
  • Canton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, MA
  • 1 day ago

National Water Main Cleaning Company-New England About Us: National Water Main Cleaning Company-New England (NWMCC) is a leader in the field of trenchless rehabilitation in the United States, and...

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Billing Specialist

  • Wingate Living
  • Kingston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Wingate at Silver Lake - SNF Monday - Friday. No Weekend or Holiday's. Generous PTO and Benefits package. Salary: $70,000-80,000 Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care. At...

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Contracts Billing Clerk

  • Sigma
  • Springfield, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 4 days ago

801690 Contracts Billing Clerk (Excel / Accounting) - Springfield, MA (Onsite, 2-Month Contract) Location: Springfield, MA (Onsite - One Federal Street) Duration: 2-Month Contract (Immediate Start...

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Billing Specialist

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Newton, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 4 days ago

a tr th, tr td tr th Location: Newton, MA (Hybrid work schedule) Type: Full-Time Reports to: Controller / Accounting Manager Salary Range: $55,000 $65,000 About the Role A wellestablished...

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Accounting Clerk

  • Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions Enter and reconcile invoices, payments, deposits, and journal entries Support month-end close and general ledger maintenance...

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Accounting Clerk

  • Employbridge
  • Lawrence, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA
  • 5 days ago

Westaff is hiring an Accounting Clerk for our client in Lawrence, MA Benefits to our Westaff Associates: Medical Dental Vision Retirement Savings Plan Free Online Classes WEEKLY PAY Schedule of...

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Junior Accountant - Direct Hire - Peabody - $65-75K

  • Schulte Staffing Solutions, LLC
  • Peabody, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Peabody, MA
  • 6 days ago

entries for month-end and year-end processes Support customer inquiries related to accounts receivable Maintain balance sheet and profit & loss support schedules Assist with inventory reconciliation...

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Accounting Specialist

  • Complete Staffing Solutions
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 6 days ago

Accounting Specialist Location Haverhill, MA Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Position Duties: Enter AP invoices into company accounting software Weekly AP vendor payment processing and...

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Accounting Assistant

  • City of Newton
  • Newton, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 6 days ago

Primary Purpose: Responsible for a wide variety of Financial and Administrative activities involving the processing of accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, budgetary accounting,...

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Accounting Assistant (AP/AR)

  • Fosta-Tek Optics
  • Leominster, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Leominster, MA
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, customer payments, accounting entries, and maintaining accurate financial records....

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Salary for Clerks and Assistants Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Clerks and Assistantss in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.4%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clerks and Assistantss in Massachusetts
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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