- Accounting & Finance
- Direct Hire
- Watertown, MA
- Job Number: JO-2101-110812
- Posted: 1/16/2021
Corporate Staff Accountant
Large publicly-traded company is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join their growing team. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and be responsible for GAAP accounting, financial statement prep, and month-end close activities. Ideal candidates will have 1-4 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP accounting, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and attention to detail.
The company offers many employee perks including generous PTO, 401k matching, discretionary bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and free parking.
Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly close processes and reconcile general ledger
- Manage reconciliations for areas such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals
- Prepare budget vs actual income statement analysis
- Test for SOX compliance
- Coordinate and support external audits as needed
- Perform ad-hoc reporting, accounting, and financial analysis projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field
- 1-4 years accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Intermediate to advanced Excel
- Large-company experience preferred
- Ability to adapt to change and implement new processes
- Desire to take on more responsibilities within Accounting/Finance function