• Finance & Accounting
  • Newton, MA

Our client, a technology company located in Newton, is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to strengthen their team. The Staff Accountant role requires business professionalism and the ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment. The role will interact closely with all levels of management and staff, as well as outside service providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the Accounts Payable process including; purchase order processing, vendor management, and invoice collection, data entry and cash disbursements.
  • Maintain other day-to-day accounting activities including, customer invoicing, fixed asset sub-ledgers, prepaid assets, expense accruals, and other general accounting processes, as requested.
  • Assist with the month end close process, perform responsibilities associated with management of the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain established internal control policies to ensure compliance with documented accounting policies and procedures.
  • Work with HR to book payroll related journal entries to the GL and reconcile payroll related tax filings.
  • Assist with the compilation of annual budgets, forecast revisions, and variance analysis, as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Excel skills that include knowledge of VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables.
  • Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

COMPENSATION:

  • $75k

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.