Accounting Assistant, Part Time, Temp

Noble People; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern creative media agency in New York is seeking a temporary part-time Accounting Assistant to support their finance team. This role involves managing inbox workflows, accounting system reviews, and vendor follow-ups, ideal for those seeking flexible hours. The position offers hands-on experience in an agency finance environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Summer Fridays

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• Previous experience or coursework in accounting or finance preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a knack for follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage accounting inboxes and vendor inquiries.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation materials and assist with Amex expense review.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

Coursework in Accounting or Finance

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Noble People is a modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold, and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world. We specialize in brand strategy, communications planning, and buying, with a focus on creative, data-driven, and transparent solutions. We're independently owned and fiercely dedicated to transformative, not incremental, growth.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented temporary Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support our finance team. This role will be instrumental in helping manage inbox workflows, accounting system reviews, reconciliations, vendor follow-ups, and administrative support. The position is ideal for someone looking for flexible hours and hands-on experience in an agency finance environment.

This is a part time, temporary position, remote, 15 hours per week, through August 12, 2025.

Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Monitor and manage accounting inboxes, including forwarding and responding to vendor inquiries (e.g., FastPay Advantage)
• Review, sort, and manage queues in Avid; handle exceptions/flags; assist in pre-payment reporting via Slack and reminder coordination for Google/Meta
• Prepare monthly reconciliation materials by pulling documentation from Aqua, extracting reports from Advantage, and supporting the Rec Tracker
• Assist with Amex expense review and reconciliation documentation
• Participate in clean-up and special projects as assigned (e.g., invoice archiving, remit address verifications)
• Maintain clear and professional communication with coordinators and specialists
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience or coursework in accounting or finance preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and a knack for follow-ups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel basics and G Suite tools
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and proactive in seeking clarity where needed
  
  
  

Benefits


We Take Care of You

• This position is a nonexempt position and it pays between 20.00-30.00 per hour. This is a temporary part-time role and will not be benefits-eligible. However, should you transition to a benefits-eligible role at Noble People, you'll have access to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance through Aetna
• 401(k) with a 3% non-elective employer contribution after one year
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including sick leave and mental health days
• Summer Fridays, sabbaticals after 7 years, cell phone reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Mental health resources like Talkspace, virtual care via Teladoc, and access to leadership that fosters learning and transparency
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiates us as an employer of choice.

EEO Statement

We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for their talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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