Accountant

CFS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

13 paid holidays

Job summary

CFS, a Boston-based nonprofit, is seeking an Accountant to join our collaborative accounting team. The role offers a stable schedule and an emphasis on work-life balance, with in-office work and some hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, bank reconciliations, invoicing and AR, and supporting audits and special projects. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of accounting experience and a degree (Associate or Bachelor's), and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' accounting experience with an Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Experience in nonprofit setting preferred
• Strong Excel and communication skills
• Payroll processing exposure ideal

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and related journal entries
• Bank statement and account reconciliation
• Prepare invoices and record accounts receivable transactions
• Assist with the audit and perform special projects for the accounting and finance team

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Accountant
Salary: $56,000–$62,000
Location: Boston, MA - in-office work schedule with some hybrid flexibility

Why work here as an Accountant?

• Established and compassionate nonprofit organization with a collaborative accounting team
• Excellent opportunity to gain broad accounting experience
• consistent work schedule throughout the year with an emphasis on work life balance
• outstanding employee benefits package including 4 weeks of vacation plus 13 paid holidays

Responsibilities Of The Accountant

• assist with payroll processing and related journal entries
• bank statement and account reconciliation
• Prepare invoices and record accounts receivable transactions
• Assist with the audit and perform special projects for the accounting and finance team

Accountant Qualifications

• 1+ years' accounting work experience plus either an Associate or Bachelor's degree
• experience in a nonprofit setting preferred
• Strong Excel and communication skills
• some exposure to payroll processing ideal

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