Accounting Consultant

KBW Financial; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial is seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant in Boston, MA for a temporary engagement from November through April. The role focuses on month-end close, general accounting, and systems work with opportunities to improve processes and automate tasks.

This hands-on position reports across teams and offers flexible start/end times within a four-day onsite schedule. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Solid understanding of month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and general accounting skills.
• Experience working with accounting systems or ERP implementations is valued.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with inventory, manufacturing, or product-based businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own a variety of month-end account reconciliations, including prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Perform daily cash activity reviews and reconciliations.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Draft and review accounts payable payments.
• Perform transaction matching and research discrepancies.
• Support general accounting and special projects as needed.
• Serve as an accounting point of contact for cross-functional teams.
• Assist with data transfers and integrations between financial systems.
• Support accounting systems improvements, automation, and process enhancements.
• Assist with external audit requests during the winter/spring audit cycle.
• Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system functionality.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Month-end close

Excel skills

ERP/Accounting systems

Cross-functional work

Attention to detail

Inventory/Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Back Accounting Consultant
Accounting Manager Boston , Massachusetts Temp Per Hour Sep 29, 2026 $60.00 - $75.00 Senior Accounting Consultant
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 4 days onsite per week, with flexibility around start/end times
Compensation: Up to $75/hour
Duration: November through April (retention bonus thru 4/30)
A rapidly growing, venture-backed technology company in Boston is seeking an Accounting Consultant to support its accounting operations and systems initiatives during a period of continued growth.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of general accounting, month-end close, process improvement, and systems work. The role will have visibility across the organization and the opportunity to make an impact on accounting processes and technology.
Responsibilities

• Own a variety of month-end account reconciliations, including prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets
• Perform daily cash activity reviews and reconciliations
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Draft and review accounts payable payments
• Perform transaction matching and research discrepancies
• Support general accounting and special projects as needed
• Serve as an accounting point of contact for cross-functional teams
• Assist with data transfers and integrations between financial systems
• Support accounting systems improvements, automation, and process enhancements
• Assist with external audit requests during the winter/spring audit cycle
• Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system functionality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Solid understanding of month-end close and account reconciliations
• Strong Excel and general accounting skills
• Experience working with accounting systems or ERP implementations is highly valued
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with inventory, manufacturing, or product-based businesses is preferred but not required