Higher-Ed Finance Assistant — Hybrid, Temp-to-Perm

ProPivotal; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Temp-to-perm opportunity

University benefits upon conversion

Job summary

ProPivotal is hiring an Accounting/Financial Assistant to join a university finance team in Cambridge, MA. This is a full time, temp to perm opportunity with hybrid work (three days onsite per week) and a 9am-5pm schedule. Pay is $28-$33 per hour with University benefits upon converting to permanent status.

Candidates should have 2+ years in finance support, strong Excel skills, and experience supporting invoice processing, expense tracking, and financial records in a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years in finance support, accounting, or related role.
• Experience in higher education finance office preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with invoices and expense tracking.

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 resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Organize financial information and ensure records are complete and up to date.
• Support workflows that keep financial operations audit ready.

Skills

Excel

Invoice processing

Data entry

Vendor management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ProPivotal is hiring an Accounting/Financial Assistant to join a university finance team in Cambridge, MA. This is a full time, temp to perm opportunity with hybrid work (three days onsite per week) and a 9am-5pm schedule. Pay is $28-$33 per hour with University benefits upon converting to permanent status.

Candidates should have 2+ years in finance support, strong Excel skills, and experience supporting invoice processing, expense tracking, and financial records in a higher education setting.