Staff Accountant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for core financial reporting functions. The Staff Accountant role is located in Lexington, MA and will report to the Director of Accounting & Finance. This position will require proven accounting experience, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, desire to leverage technology to drive efficiencies and strong communication/collaboration skill.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting functions and ensure a timely and accurate month-end close.
• Perform and maintain account reconciliations and be able to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable functions, including maintaining Purchase orders.
• Payroll Processing across all entities on a Bi-weekly, Semi monthly and monthly cadences.
• Implement process automation and efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Collaborate and support FP&A in preparing the annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Support external audit and tax preparation.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Post journal entries.
• Reviewing Avalara and NetSuite for multistate sales and use tax filings.
• Cross train on all accounting functions to provide backup as needed.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to identify and prioritize issues.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting software applications. NetSuite preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Experience

• 2+ years of accounting experience and strong working knowledge of US GAAP.

Salary Description

$75,000 - $80,000