Staff Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Boston - Whitinsville, MA 01588Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 SalaryStaff Accountant 

SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Staff Accountant will serve as a key contributor to the Accounting and Finance team in the areas of Receivables and Project Accounting Data Entry, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Internal Controls support, as well as day-to-day transactional support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the transactional support of small and large clients, working with members of the Project Accounting and Client Services teams


Take a lead role in reconciling monthly FedEx transactions


Apply cash receipts on a daily basis


Monitor AR Aging for reconciling items.


Assist in the reconciliation of monthly open orders in preparation for month-end procedures


Act as a backup for select Accounts Payable Functions


Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls as well as develop and help implement an internal audit structure and related processes


Provide support for special projects and other cross-functional initiatives assigned by management


Act as liaison for client portal set-ups as necessary


Work with external auditors and support financial statement, tax and other audits, as necessary

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in the area of Accounting or Finance


Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy while maximizing efficiency


Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Possess 1-3 years of relevant experience in a mid-to-large corporate environment


Proficient-to-strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite


Experience with Dynamics GP or other ERP systems preferred


Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines


Working knowledge of GAAP