Accounting/Data Entry Specialist
Ledgent, Lynn, MA, United States
An independent Pre‑K through Grade 8 school in Marblehead is seeking a Part‑Time Accounting & Data Entry Assistant to support the Finance and IT teams during a system conversion and preparation for the new school year. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience who enjoys data entry, organization, and learning new systems, and who is comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, small‑team environment. The position will start onsite Monday through Thursday and may become hybrid once training is complete and responsibilities are well established.
Key Responsibilities
Perform high‑volume data entry related to accounting and system conversion tasks
Support general ledger cleanup and validation during accounting system transition
Assist with setting up student billing and online bill‑pay records
Enter, reconcile, and verify financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness
Support reporting and basic financial tracking as needed
Assist the IT team with setting up Chromebooks and related technology for the upcoming school year
Help organize and validate user and system data tied to new technology deployments
Maintain organized records and documentation
Assist the Finance team with administrative and system‑related tasks as needed
Learn and navigate school accounting and student information systems
Qualifications
0‑2 years of relevant experience
Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with spreadsheets
Basic understanding of accounting concepts (GL, billing, reporting)
Willingness to learn new systems and processes
Experience with Veracross or Blackbaud is a strong plus, but not required
Comfortable working part‑time with flexible hours
Strong organizational skills and a positive, eager‑to‑learn attitude
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Key Responsibilities
Perform high‑volume data entry related to accounting and system conversion tasks
Support general ledger cleanup and validation during accounting system transition
Assist with setting up student billing and online bill‑pay records
Enter, reconcile, and verify financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness
Support reporting and basic financial tracking as needed
Assist the IT team with setting up Chromebooks and related technology for the upcoming school year
Help organize and validate user and system data tied to new technology deployments
Maintain organized records and documentation
Assist the Finance team with administrative and system‑related tasks as needed
Learn and navigate school accounting and student information systems
Qualifications
0‑2 years of relevant experience
Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with spreadsheets
Basic understanding of accounting concepts (GL, billing, reporting)
Willingness to learn new systems and processes
Experience with Veracross or Blackbaud is a strong plus, but not required
Comfortable working part‑time with flexible hours
Strong organizational skills and a positive, eager‑to‑learn attitude
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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