Accountant

firstPRO, Inc; Methuen (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team North of Boston in a hybrid role (2-3 days in office). You will handle real-time cash management, reconciliations, journal entries, and assist with month-end close under GAAP.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience and a CPA candidate or pursuing certification is preferred but not mandatory. This role emphasizes internal controls, audit support, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple operating and sweep accounts.
• Monitor daily cash positions, track cash inflows and outflows, and manage cash application.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for routine business transactions, prepayments, and accruals.
• Assist in the execution of the monthly closing calendar, ensuring data is consolidated and deadlines are met.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to identify/discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls to safeguard financial data.
• Assist auditors and tax filings with schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with finance to streamline workflows and automate tasks.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Cash management

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Financial statements

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

Location: North of Boston (Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in office)

This is an opportunity to join a raidly growing company where you will have a handle in scaling out the group working directly in leadership.

The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records, ensures strict internal controls over cash and assets, and assists with month-end closing procedures. This role centers on real-time cash management, liquidity tracking, and asset verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple operating and sweep accounts.
• Monitor daily cash positions, track cash inflows and outflows, and manage cash application.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for routine business transactions, prepayments, and accruals.
• Assist in the execution of the monthly closing calendar, ensuring all financial data is accurately consolidated and deadlines are met.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank accounts, credit cards, accounts receivable/payable, and intercompany transactions) to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) in compliance with GAAP.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and internal control procedures to safeguard corporate financial data.
• Support schedules, work papers, and documentation required for external auditors and corporate tax filings.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the finance team to streamline accounting workflows, optimize software usage, and automate manual tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience (public accounting experience or corporate internships are a plus).
• CPA candidate or intention to pursue professional certification is highly desirable but not mandatory.