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The Staff Accountant is responsible for contributing to the month end close process, ensuring ongoing accounting operations are performed timely and accurately, and completing special projects as assigned. This role reports to the Accounting Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Staff Accountant
60 Columbian Street West Braintree, MA 02185 US
Posted: 11/22/2023
2023-11-22
2023-12-29
Employment Type:
Direct Hire/Perm
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 581126
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
The Staff Accountant is responsible for contributing to the month end close process, ensuring ongoing accounting operations are performed timely and accurately, and completing special projects as assigned. This role reports to the Accounting Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate with team members on the month-end close
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Perform month-end reconciliations of key general ledger accounts and maintain detailed support schedules
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Record complex monthly journal entries such as intercompany eliminations, royalties and accruals
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Work with members of various departments to establish and record monthly accruals
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Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
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Implement and maintain month-end processes and reports
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Record and maintain record of intercompany transactions
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Review Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet financial statements to ensure they accurately reflect the transactions of the business during and at the relevant reporting period
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Assist in the timely preparation of accurate monthly financial reporting package for internal and external distribution
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Ensure work is accurate, complete, and self-reviewed in a timely manner for manager review
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Review and discuss budget to actual variances with department heads
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Complete cash flow forecast monthly
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Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for external audit; assist with annual financial statement audit requests
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Coordinate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable manager to ensure aging reports and reconciliations remain current
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Create and maintain ad-hoc reporting and analysis as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
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1+ years of accounting experience
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Strong knowledge of full accounting cycle, intercompany transactions and GAAP
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Strong MS Office skills (advanced Excel skills necessary)
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Ability to work effectively and communicate with all levels of management
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Ability to analyze and interpret high volumes of data
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Excellent organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills