Financial Assistant 2

Hire Partnership; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Partnership is seeking a Financial Assistant 2 for a Cambridge, MA hybrid role. The position focuses on processing invoices, POs, and payment requests while maintaining accurate records and supporting year-end close. Strong Excel skills and 3+ years of financial/administrative experience are required.

You will work in a higher-ed environment, with a 40-hour work week and a pay range of $27.50–$34.20 per hour. High school diploma is required, bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial or administrative experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization are essential.
• Solid Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Handle expense reports and PCard transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations and vendor onboarding.
• Prepare and analyze financial reporting and assist year-end close.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, respond to financial questions.
• Maintain accurate records and support financial operations.

Skills

Financial administration

Excel

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Concur

Job description

Financial Assistant 2 — Cambridge, MA onsite

Our client, a prestigious higher-ed institute, is looking for a Financial Assistant 2 to join their team and help keep the financial operations of several programs running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, solving problems, and being a go-to resource for others. In this role, you’ll handle a variety of financial activities, including invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, expense reports, PCard transactions, account reconciliations, vendor onboarding, and financial reporting. You’ll also research and resolve discrepancies, respond to financial questions, maintain accurate records, and support year-end closeout. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of financial or administrative experience, strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while working independently. Experience in a higher education or research environment, as well as familiarity with SAP, Concur, or similar financial systems, is a plus.

Schedule: 40 hours/week | Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Pay: $27.50–$34.20/hour

Requirements: High school diploma/equivalent, bachelor’s preferred

Hire Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All Hire Partnership job postings are either actual positions available at the time of posting and/or are based on positions we typically fill or expect to fill. #indhot .