JOB PURPOSE
Candidate must be able to commute to our Burlington, MA office 3 days a week.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of various monthly close processes as well as the day to day accounting functions of the business. The Staff Accountant assists the Senior Accountant and Management as required with all company accounting functions to meet all reporting requirements, support operations, and meet set deadlines.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform full month end closing procedures with Senior Accountant including various entries, analysis, reconciliations and reporting as well as coordination of preclosing procedures with Finance Team and Management
- Prepare and record journal entries with supporting spreadsheet analyses, including but not limited to prepaids, accruals, depreciation, intercompany transactions, and adjusting entries.
- Prepare full balance sheet reconciliations with supporting backup and GL variance research and resolution.
- Record monthly and quarterly sales tax filings for multiple states, working with Tax Consultant as needed.
- Determine general ledger invoice coding for AP invoices and other transactions and prepare supporting backup.
- Review financial activity with Senior Accountant and Management with the ability to interpret and explain results, including variance analysis and research.
- Perform cash reconciliation, update and verify daily activity.
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports and assist with ad hoc reporting requests.
- Other projects and reporting as requested including process improvement and documentation.
- Assist in all company audits, including but not limited to sales tax and year end and client reviews and inquiries.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- High Integrity and work ethic are critical.
- Bachelor degree in Accounting required.
- Internship or GL accounting experience preferred.
- Previous experience in construction, job costing or service provider accounting a plus.
- Previous experience with web-based software specifically the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Job Cost. Knowledge of Contracts and Billing modules a plus but not required. CMiC experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work to meet set deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and research data and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to seek out information and resolve issues.
- Comfortable working autonomously but within a team.
- Professional demeanor and strong communications skills.
- Ability to use shared workflow technology (Microsoft Office, SharePoint and iCloud)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an Accounting degree?
Education:
Experience:
- General ledger accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
- journal entry: 2 years (Preferred)
- debits & credits: 2 years (Preferred)
- account reconciliation: 2 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burlington, MA 01803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, MA 01803