Payroll Clerk - HYBRID

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an A/R, A/P, Payroll Clerk for a 3-month hybrid contract in Cambridge, MA. The role involves processing invoices and financial transactions, ensuring organizational efficiency. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and a customer service mindset. This position offers $24.10 per hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor new email box for invoice submission and/or questions.
• Process invoices for assigned departments.
• Serve as an informational resource to staff on financial policies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Proactive follow-up skills

Willingness to learn new systems

Education

College or business coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid (in Cambridge MA office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Position: A/R, A/P, Payroll Clerk

Location: Cambridge, MA 02138

Duration: 3-month contract

Shift: M-F, 9 am-5 pm with one-hour unpaid lunch daily

Guaranteed Hrs: 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: $24.10 per hour on w2

Assignment Duration: Approximate 3-month assignment with potential for extension

Overtime: Possible, but expected to be limited

Top competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Customer service with a helpful, professional attitude
• Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive supplier/payment information discreetly
• Proactive follow-up skills when collecting information or solving issues
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures or systems quickly

High-level Responsibilities include:

• Monitor new email box for invoice submission and/or questions, triage or process accordingly
• Process invoices for assigned departments
• Prepare PCard statement reports monthly for staff from assigned departments
• Provide support in contract collection process
• Process coding corrections via journal as needed during the monthly, quarterly and year-end closes
• Serve as an informational resource to Institute staff on financial policies and procedures pertaining to non-employee reimbursements, supplier set-up, and accounts payable

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Customer service with a helpful, professional attitude
• Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive supplier/payment information discreetly
• Proactive follow-up skills when collecting information or solving issues
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures or systems quickly

Basic Requirements:

• College or business coursework
• Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and Excel
• Must have technical aptitude to learn new systems quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail is a must
• Prior experience in financial work (invoice processing, accounts payable) is not required

The AR/AP/Payroll Clerk provides administrative and financial support and processes transactions related to accounts payable, travel expense processing and reimbursements, accounts receivable, or payroll. Requires timely and accurate data entry and or processing. Identifies and researches or escalates issues. Interacts with other members of financial operations or customer service teams, suppliers, or Harvard faculty and staff as appropriate. Follows standard practices and procedures.