Compliance Accountant III

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking a senior compliance and accounting professional to oversee SOX controls, financial reporting, and regulatory submissions.

You will partner with internal and external auditors, drive process improvements, oversee month-end tasks, and ensure contract and vendor compliance across the organization.

Requires CPA/CMA and 5+ years of accounting experience, plus strong Excel, SAP, and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Public & corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Excel and database knowledge required.
• ERP systems and SAP experience highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support month-end close and validate regulatory and management reporting
• Design and test internal controls and coordinate audit activities
• Drive remediation and process improvements to mitigate financial and compliance risk
• Execute month-end accounting tasks related to compliance accounts
• Prepare, review and deliver regulatory and compliance reports
• Serve as primary business partner to internal audit and external auditors
• Monitor regulatory and accounting standard updates
• Review new contracts and vendor relationships for compliance implications
• Support tax and statutory reporting teams with reconciliations and schedules
• Provide subject matter expertise on segregation of duties and access controls
• Lead compliance trainings mandated by Group

Skills

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Strong communication

Public & corporate accounting

Education

BS in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support month-end close and validate regulatory and management reporting
• Design and test internal controls and coordinate audit activities
• Drive remediation and process improvements to mitigate financial and compliance risk
• Execute month-end accounting tasks related to compliance accounts
• Prepare, review and deliver regulatory and compliance reports
• Serve as primary business partner to internal audit and external auditors
• Monitor regulatory and accounting standard updates
• Review new contracts and vendor relationships for compliance implications
• Support tax and statutory reporting teams with reconciliations and schedules
• Provide subject matter expertise on segregation of duties and access controls
• Lead compliance trainings mandated by Group

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience required
• Mix of public & corporate accounting preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a strong team player
• Capable of working independently, juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high level of proficiency with Excel and Database knowledge a plus
• Proficiency with ERP systems and SAP experience highly preferred
• Solid knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Strong accounting fundamentals in GAAP/IFRS
• Audit experience highly preferred
• BS in Accounting or related field required
• Master’s degree required
• CPA or CMA required

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CMA