STAFF ACCOUNTANT

A biotechnology company in Quincy is hiring a Staff Accountant. Working closely with the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as general accounting and reconciliations.  This is a hands-on position and the ability to multitask and work with others is critical. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving company!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Accounting Manager with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Code and upload American Express expenses and ensure proper signatures and receipts.
• Resolve vendor issues and payable discrepancies.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Perform fund account reconciliations.
• Make bank deposits.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Participate in year-end tax reporting.
• Ad hoc reports as requested.
• Support contract group, including drafting contracts from templates, reviewing contract requests, distributing drafts to service providers, collecting signatures, and filing.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance.
• At least one year of accounting experience as a bookkeeper or staff accountant.
• Excellent communication, organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Great Plains.
• Experience with multiple entities and inter-company transactions a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Desire to create efficiencies and automate where necessary.

COMPENSATION:

• $80k

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.