Finance Admin Specialist — Hybrid (Accounting Support)

Vaco Recruiter Services

Edison (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Finance and Accounting team in Edison, NJ. This hybrid role includes 4 days onsite and 1 day remote, with a full-time schedule.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive, with prior experience in accounting/finance administration and strong MS Office skills. You will manage meetings, invoices, document control, onboarding support, and expense reporting, while contributing to ongoing process improvements and

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of administrative experience supporting an Accounting or Finance department.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
  • Self-motivated and dependable, able to work independently.
  • Professional demeanor with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, training sessions, and workshops for internal teams and external partners.
  • Assist with invoice approvals, wire confirmations, payment follow-up, and other finance-related administrative tasks.
  • Maintain SharePoint sites, shared folders, and department documentation.
  • Prepare and distribute routine communications, reminders, and meeting materials.
  • Coordinate information requests and track documents through the review and approval process.
  • Maintain contact lists, distribution groups, and departmental records.
  • Provide administrative support for onboarding, compliance, and operational workflows.
  • Prepare and submit expense reports.
  • Support special projects and provide general administrative assistance to the Finance and Accounting team.

Skills

Administrative experience
Office software proficiency
Multitasking & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel
Outlook
Word

Job description

Vaco/Highspring is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Finance and Accounting team in Edison, NJ. This hybrid role includes 4 days onsite and 1 day remote, with a full-time schedule.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive, with prior experience in accounting/finance administration and strong MS Office skills. You will manage meetings, invoices, document control, onboarding support, and expense reporting, while contributing to ongoing process improvements and

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