Interim Senior Accountant

Daley And Associates, LLC; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant for a 4-month contract near Milton, MA. The role supports daily accounting operations and plays a key part in the Sage Intacct ERP transition.

The successful candidate will have 5-6+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on Sage Intacct expertise to manage GL, period-end close, reconciliations, and ERP testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on Sage Intacct experience.
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to research discrepancies.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries and routine GL transactions.
• Perform reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and research discrepancies.
• Support month-end close with accruals, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Analyze subledger-to-GL activity and investigate variances.
• Provide hands-on support for Sage Intacct implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain day-to-day accounting operations and cover maternity leave.
• Identify and resolve issues from new ERP processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with Finance and external consultants to improve processes.
• Ensure data integrity and internal controls throughout ERP transition.
• Seek opportunities for process improvements and efficiency.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Financial reporting

Job description

Interim Senior Accountant

We are seeking candidates for an Interim Senior Accountant position to join a leading professional services company located nearMilton, MA. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role in an ongoing Sage Intacct ERP transition. This position will be responsible for core general ledger and month-end close activities while also helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data throughout the system implementation.

This is a 4-month contract position that will pay $50-60/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and routine GL transactions.


• Perform account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and research and resolve discrepancies.


• Support the month-end close process by preparing accruals, schedules, reconciliations, and other closing activities.


• Analyze subledger-to-GL activity, investigate variances, and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.


• Provide hands-on support for the Sage Intacct implementation, including testing, validation, troubleshooting, and transaction review.


• Maintain accurate day-to-day accounting operations while providing coverage during the Senior Accountant's maternity leave.


• Identify and resolve accounting issues resulting from new ERP processes and workflows.


• Partner with Finance and external consultants, including Frazier & Deeter, to troubleshoot and improve accounting processes.


• Help maintain financial data integrity and internal controls throughout the ERP transition.


• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cleanup, and increased efficiency.


• Ensure accounting activity is performed accurately and in accordance with GAAP.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• 5-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.


• 2+ years of hands-on Sage Intacct experience required.


• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.


• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and account analysis.


• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.


• Ability to independently research and troubleshoot accounting discrepancies.


• Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial data.


• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and workflows.


• Professional services, IT services, or similar industry experience preferred.


• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance and external partners.