Junior Staff Accountant

Aqueduct Technologies, Inc.; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Aqueduct Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team in Canton, MA.

This hybrid hands-on role rewards strong attention to detail, clear communication, and ownership of work as you learn core accounting processes and how an IT services business operates. You will progressively take on reconciliations, close activities, reporting, systems, and process improvements while collaborating across Finance, Sales Operations, Services, and other teams.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or internship experience
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/accounting system is preferred; willingness and ability to learn new systems are essential
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate professionally across teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including comfort working with formulas, data validation, and reconciliations

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by reviewing transactions, processing invoices, maintaining accurate records, and researching internal or customer questions.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other assigned accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Contribute to month-end close by preparing supporting schedules, validating financial data, meeting assigned deadlines, and escalating issues early.
• Maintain high-quality financial documentation and ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policies and accounting standards.
• Partner respectfully and clearly with Finance, Sales Operations, Services, and other teams to gather information and resolve day-to-day questions.
• Assist with reporting, audit support, process documentation, and special projects as the finance team evolves.
• Identify recurring errors, manual steps, or unclear handoffs and bring forward thoughtful recommendations that improve accuracy, visibility, or efficiency.

Skills

2 years accounting experience

Foundational accounting principles

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel/Sheets proficiency

Willingness to learn new systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Aqueduct Technologies is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is a hybrid hands-on role for someone who brings strong attention to detail, clear communication, and genuine ownership of their work. The right person will be comfortable learning the fundamentals of a high-performing finance organization while looking ahead - identifying opportunities to make processes more accurate, efficient, and scalable.

In this role, success is more than completing assigned tasks. You will build confidence in core accounting processes, learn how an IT services business operates, and progressively earn ownership of more complex work. As you demonstrate consistency, curiosity, and sound judgment, you will have the opportunity to expand your scope across reconciliations, close activities, reporting, systems, and finance process improvement.

Core Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by reviewing transactions, processing invoices, maintaining accurate records, and researching internal or customer questions.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other assigned accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Contribute to month-end close by preparing supporting schedules, validating financial data, meeting assigned deadlines, and escalating issues early.
• Maintain high-quality financial documentation and ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policies and accounting standards.
• Partner respectfully and clearly with Finance, Sales Operations, Services, and other teams to gather information and resolve day-to-day questions.
• Assist with reporting, audit support, process documentation, and special projects as the finance team evolves.
• Identify recurring errors, manual steps, or unclear handoffs and bring forward thoughtful recommendations that improve accuracy, visibility, or efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field recommended
• 2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or internship experience
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/accounting system is preferred; willingness and ability to learn new systems are essential
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate professionally across teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including comfort working with formulas, data validation, and reconciliations

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers accurate work on time and follows through on open items without needing repeated reminders.
• Communicates clearly, asks thoughtful questions, and builds trusted working relationships across the business.
• Learns quickly from feedback and applies it to strengthen both technical skills and day-to-day execution.
• Understands the "why" behind the work and looks for practical ways to reduce rework and improve financial visibility.
• Demonstrates the maturity and ambition to grow beyond the initial scope of the role.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $62,000–$72,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors. This position is also eligible to participate in Aqueduct's discretionary bonus program, subject to the terms of the applicable plan. This position is based in Canton, Massachusetts, and follows a hybrid work model.

Aqueduct Technologies is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to making an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, veterans, and any other legally protected group. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Aqueduct Technologies is one of the largest IT solutions providers in the US, recognized for our relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction, our corporate culture, technology leadership, and our commitment to the local community. We pride ourselves on our world-class engineering, the investments we make in our employees and our systems, and on our loyal base of customers and manufacturers. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing, private companies in Massachusetts—and awarded the Best Place to Work in Boston for six, consecutive years—there is no better time to join Aqueduct than now!

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.