Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage quarterly journal entries, consolidation activities, and intercompany reporting in a hybrid Boston office. The role requires expertise in GAAP/IFRS, transfer pricing, and equity accounting, with collaboration across FP&A, tax, and treasury teams.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA or public accounting background, 4–6 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel/MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration or related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting or business analysis experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage work priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• CPA license preferred.
• Willingness to commute to the office on a hybrid schedule.
• Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a suitable home workspace for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly journal entries supporting ledger close, including transfer pricing and GAAP adjustments.
• Review quarterly financial statement presentation journal entries prepared by offshore associates.
• Prepare and review quarter-end analytics and consolidated equity rolls on IFRS and GAAP bases.
• Perform quarterly consolidation review, dividend analysis, and intercompany analysis.
• Execute transfer pricing program work, including adapting to business developments and conducting new studies.
• Liaise with FP&A, tax, and actuarial teams to meet company needs.
• Lead intercompany reporting, including monthly and quarterly reporting and follow-up on stale items.
• Collaborate with treasury and accounting team members.
• Maintain ledger integrity through annual ledger maintenance reviews and consolidation of existing entries.
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and quarterly control certifications.
• Provide financial statement support, intercompany management, and dividend recommendations.
• Support year-end audits and work with auditors to close different areas.
• Serve as subject matter expert on non-life subsidiaries, equity accounting, intercompany relationships, consolidation, and transfer pricing.
• Lead training initiatives related to transfer pricing, intercompany, and non-life accounting.
• Handle ad-hoc and annual reporting requests.

Skills

Financial Analysis

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Transfer Pricing

Intercompany Reporting

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration

CPA license

Public accounting experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

• Prepare quarterly journal entries supporting ledger close, including transfer pricing and GAAP adjustments
• Review quarterly financial statement presentation journal entries prepared by offshore associates
• Prepare and review quarter-end analytics and consolidated equity rolls on IFRS and GAAP bases
• Perform quarterly consolidation review, dividend analysis, and intercompany analysis
• Execute transfer pricing program work, including adapting to business developments and conducting new studies
• Liaise with FP&A, tax, and actuarial teams to meet company needs
• Lead intercompany reporting, including monthly and quarterly reporting and follow-up on stale items
• Collaborate with treasury and accounting team members
• Maintain ledger integrity through annual ledger maintenance reviews and consolidation of existing entries
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and quarterly control certifications
• Provide financial statement support, intercompany management, and dividend recommendations
• Support year-end audits and work with auditors to close different areas
• Serve as subject matter expert on non-life subsidiaries, equity accounting, intercompany relationships, consolidation, and transfer pricing
• Lead training initiatives related to transfer pricing, intercompany, and non-life accounting
• Handle ad-hoc and annual reporting requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or related field
• Four (4) to six (6) years’ relevant accounting or business analysis experience
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently manage work priorities and meet established deadlines
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Public accounting experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• CPA license preferred
• Willingness to commute to the office on a hybrid schedule
• Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a suitable home workspace for hybrid work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including GAAP and IFRS standards, with a strong focus on transfer pricing, intercompany relationships, and consolidation processes. Proficient in data analysis and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• GAAP Accounting
• IFRS Standards
• Transfer Pricing
• Financial Analysis
• CPA License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Journal Entry Preparation
• Financial Statement Presentation
• Consolidation Review
• Account Reconciliation
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA License

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Intercompany Management
• Equity Accounting
• Dividend Analysis
• Ledger Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Advanced Excel
• SAP