Lead Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Harvard (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Lead Accountant for a hybrid role in Devens, MA. The role focuses on financial reporting, month-end close, and general accounting operations to maintain accurate records and support audits.

You will analyze results, prepare statements, and drive process improvements across the accounting function, collaborating with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA and Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and support financial reporting processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with audit requests and compliance-related activities.
• Research accounting matters and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Support ongoing system, process, and internal control improvements.
• Partner with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and management reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Month-end close

ERP systems

Education

CPA preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead Accountant - Hybrid / Devens, MA

Our client, an innovative organization in a highly technical industry, is seeking a Lead Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close activities, and general accounting operations. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and assisting with process improvements across the accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and support financial reporting processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with audit requests and compliance-related activities.
• Research accounting matters and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Support ongoing system, process, and internal control improvements.
• Partner with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and management reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA and Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

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