Accounting Associate

Mangrove Management Partners; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We’re looking for 1–3 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a detail-oriented, service-focused mindset suitable for a fast-paced environment. On-site role with a competitive $65,000–$75,000 salary and negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, including AP/AR responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce timely, accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems or AP automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cash and bank reconciliations and research outstanding or unusual items.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payment preparation, and vendor inquiries.
• Administer corporate credit card and employee reimbursement processes, including transaction coding, receipt and approval follow-up, account reconciliation, and policy compliance.
• Prepare and issue invoices, maintain supporting documentation, and coordinate with internal business owners.
• Maintain accounts receivable schedules, monitor outstanding balances, and support collection follow-up.
• Support month-end close by preparing assigned account reconciliations and journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Coordinate vendor tax documentation and support annual Form 1099 preparation and distribution.
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation for external audit requests.
• Maintain process documentation, identify opportunities to improve transaction workflows, and assist with other accounting projects as requested.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Mangrove Management Partners is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed healthcare organization. We're looking for an Accounting Associate to join the finance & accounting team and take ownership of recurring accounting activities and related reporting while helping us improve the processes and workflows that support them. As the company and finance team continue to grow, this role will also have opportunities to gain exposure to broader finance initiatives and grow within the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities, understands accounting principles and how transactions flow through the accounting cycle, and brings a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset to Mangrove's business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare cash and bank reconciliations and research outstanding or unusual items.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payment preparation, and vendor inquiries.
• Administer corporate credit card and employee reimbursement processes, including transaction coding, receipt and approval follow-up, account reconciliation, and policy compliance.
• Prepare and issue invoices, maintain supporting documentation, and coordinate with internal business owners.
• Maintain accounts receivable schedules, monitor outstanding balances, and support collection follow-up.
• Support month-end close by preparing assigned account reconciliations and journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Coordinate vendor tax documentation and support annual Form 1099 preparation and distribution.
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation for external audit requests.
• Maintain process documentation, identify opportunities to improve transaction workflows, and assist with other accounting projects as requested.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on accounts payable and/or accounts receivable responsibilities; healthcare experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and the month-end close process.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce timely, accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting ERP, accounts payable automation, or expense-management systems is preferred.

Compensation

$65,000 - $75,000 per year. Negotiable based on skills and experience

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