University Accounting/Finance Assistant – Cambridge, Massachusetts

We're hiring an Accounting/Financial Assistant to join a university finance team in Cambridge, MA. This is a full time, temp to perm opportunity for candidates who have supported accounting or finance operations within a college or university environment.  This is a great temp-to-perm opportunity in a growing department at a prestigious University.   Someone who is already familiar with how higher education operations work will do well here. 

Key Details
* Location: Cambridge, MA
* Work arrangement: Hybrid with three days onsite per week in a typical week
* Schedule: Full time M-F 9am - 5pm
* Employment type: Temp to perm
* Pay $28 - $33 / hour with the chance to increase plus receive great University benefits upon converting to perm

Why This Job is Awesome / Your Impact
* Work inside a higher education finance department supporting mission driven programs and stakeholders
* Be the person who keeps invoice processing, expense tracking, and financial records accurate and moving
* Join a team where detail, follow through, and service mindset directly impact day to day operations

Responsibilities
* Provide daily financial and administrative support to the finance department
* Process invoices, track expenses, and maintain accurate financial documentation
* Update and maintain spreadsheets, financial records, and reporting tools
* Partner with internal teams and external vendors to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and other financial issues
* Organize financial information and ensure records are complete, accurate, and up to date
* Support administrative workflows that keep financial operations efficient and audit ready

Credentials
* Bachelor's degree required

Qualifications
* 2 plus years of experience in finance support, accounting, or a related administrative role
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort maintaining spreadsheets and financial trackers
* Familiarity with invoice processing, expense documentation, and working in a finance office environment
* Finance or accounting experience in a higher education setting such as a college or university finance office
* Experience supporting multiple internal departments and resolving vendor billing questions