Junior Accountant/Accounting Associate

The Planet Group; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support financial transactions in Burlington, MA. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable functions. This is an entry-level contract position offering an hourly rate of $28-30.

Qualifications

• Must have at least an associate’s degree.
• 2-4 years of experience in Junior Accountant or Accounting Associate role.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AP functions including invoice entry and account coding.
• Manage AR functions including processing payments and handling inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Junior Accountant

Contract at least 9 months. Onsite 2 days a week, Burlington MA. Hourly rate: $28-30/hr.

Must have:

• At least an associate’s degree
• 2-4 years of Junior Accountant/Accounting Associate work (ideally including AP, AR, cash receipts, cash applications, credit card processing, reconciliations)
• Excel

Nice to have:

• Dynamics 365

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Accountant/Accounting Associate to support day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in both payables and receivables processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in full-cycle AP and AR operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Coordinate all AP functions including invoice entry and account coding, check preparation and wire payments, supplier statement reconciliations, respond to supplier inquiries, record month-end accruals for outstanding cost center invoices.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage AR functions including processing payments and credit card transactions, handling general accounting and customer inquiries, monitoring and maintaining customer accounts, cash collections and account reconciliation.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting