Part Time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client a Wakefield, MA based trades company is seeking a temporary to hire Part Time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant to support accurate financial recordkeeping and smooth daily office operations. This role combines bookkeeping with customer service, and administrative responsibilities. This will be a Mon-Fri 10-20 hour/week position and the client company is looking to move quickly to land someone.

The ideal candidate is reliable, proactive, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small-business setting. They can work independently, keep things organized, follow through on details, and help ensure that the company's day-to-day administrative and bookkeeping needs are handled efficiently.

The position will begin on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks.
• Enter vendor bills, customer invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Track outstanding invoices and assist with payment follow-up.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and records.
• Assist with basic financial reports and month-end bookkeeping tasks.

Office Administration

• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and handle general inquiries.
• Maintain electronic and paper files.
• Prepare, organize, and process invoices, purchase orders, and other business documents.
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating service-related paperwork, and tracking administrative tasks.
• Support communication with customers, vendors, and field personnel.
• Provide general administrative support to the owner and team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous bookkeeping and office administration experience.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks is required.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and general computer applications.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in a construction, contracting, or other trades-related business is a plus.

What We Offer

• Part-time schedule of approximately 10–20 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling, with hours to be mutually agreed upon.
• Temporary-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment.
• A small, team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to daily business operations.

If interested in this Part Time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant position in Wakefield, MA, please contact JMT Staffing Solutions directly or apply to this position today and a staffing manager will be back in touch with more details. This position will pay somewhere in the $30/hr plus range.

\nCompany Description

Our mission is to provide Massachusetts companies and candidates with professional staffing solutions and employment opportunities in a timely and effective manner. We strive to recruit the best qualified workforce available to provide high quality, cost effective staffing options that will meet or exceed our client's expectations.

Our primary areas of focus are administrative, customer service and accounting role - from Entry to Sr Level.

Company Description

Our mission is to provide Massachusetts companies and candidates with professional staffing solutions and employment opportunities in a timely and effective manner. We strive to recruit the best qualified workforce available to provide high quality, cost effective staffing options that will meet or exceed our client's expectations.\r\n\r\nOur primary areas of focus are administrative, customer service and accounting role - from Entry to Sr Level.