Impactful Staff Accountant – GAAP & Close Specialist

Jeanne D Arc Credit Union; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is seeking a Staff Accountant in Lowell, MA to partner with accounting management on monthly close, ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, and support for department accounting initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to learn new systems like QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in finance or accounting; experience in the financial industry is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; concentration in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and able to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure month-end close activities and required journal entries are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support the financial close, analysis, and reporting processes for select GL accounts.
• Process Accounts Payable workflows and vendor management.
• Process daily MoneyGram and daily Cash Letter activities.
• Prepare reconciliations for corporate cash and bank accounts including ACH, wires, and related items.
• Assist with audits and maintenance of accounting procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Teams

Browsers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is seeking a Staff Accountant in Lowell, MA to partner with accounting management on monthly close, ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, and support for department accounting initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to learn new systems like QuickBooks.