The Planet Group
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The Sr. Accountant will ensure completion of accurate and efficient month end close procedures and prepare financial reports to track the organization's cash, AR, other assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities. This role will report to the Director of Finance and Accounting with regular updates to the broader senior management. The Senior Accountant will manage an AR Specialist and collaborate with other accounting team members.
What you’ll do:
What you’ll need:
Senior Accountant
1 Center Plaza , 15th Floor Boston, MA 02108 US
Posted: 05/31/2023
2023-05-31
2023-07-03
Employment Type:
Direct Hire/Perm
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 555785
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
The Sr. Accountant will ensure completion of accurate and efficient month end close procedures and prepare financial reports to track the organization's cash, AR, other assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities. This role will report to the Director of Finance and Accounting with regular updates to the broader senior management. The Senior Accountant will manage an AR Specialist and collaborate with other accounting team members.
What you’ll do:
- Own and improve the month end process
- Prepare monthly annotated prior period variance reporting
- Ensure entries are made in accordance with accounting principles
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations
- Ensure compliance with proper accounting controls and suggest improvements
- Develop and document processes and procedures
- Manage accounts receivable balance and supervise AR Specialist
- Verify compliance with contractual terms, fee schedules, and other formal agreements
- Support billing and collections activities for new product offerings
- Receive and record payments accurately
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, and Partnerships
- Set KPIs and report on achievement
- Perform other accounting related duties as needed
What you’ll need:
- 5+ years of experience in an accounting role
- Understanding of, and ability to adhere to, generally accepted accounting principles
- Highly proficient with accounting and spreadsheet software including Excel and Google Sheets
- Experience with accounting systems like QuickBooks and NetSuite
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred