SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

A Financial Services Firm in Newton, MA is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to join their team as a Senior Accountant. Their ideal candidate is results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on producing high quality work. Working closely with the Accounting Manager and Controller, the Senior Accountant should be eager to join a fast-growing company in a challenging and dynamic role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Updates month-end close files in support of the month-end close.
• Maintains and reconciles multiple P&L’s.
• Prepares and records journal entries across multiple accounting entities.
• Prepares bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Drafts month-end reporting for both internal and external partners.
• Provides analysis of selected accounts as requested, comparing actuals to budget and/or forecast.
• Supports the annual financial audit and other audits by preparing financial schedules and assisting auditor with questions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Identify expense trends and cost reduction opportunities.
• Assists with the supervision and training of Staff Accountants.
• Support the review of payroll processing and approval of expense reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Must be highly experienced in monthly financial closings, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Previous experience in multi-entity environment is preferable.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent team-player with desire to work as part of a close-knit team.
• Ability to use discretion in handling highly confidential information.
• Must be highly proficient in Excel.

COMPENSATION:

• $100k

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.