On-Site Staff Accountant - Close, ERP & Controls, Bonus

Charles River Search; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Search is seeking a Staff Accountant for an on-site role in Westford, MA. You will join a six-person Corporate Accounting team and support the monthly/ quarterly close, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audits.

You’ll gain experience with ERP systems, improve processes, and collaborate across functions on special projects while contributing to a fast-paced public company environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of corporate accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Experience with monthly close and variance analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, SAP or similar ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly Corporate close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger and consolidation activities.
• Perform account and expense analyses and assist with variance analysis and internal financial reporting.
• Support Big 4 audits, quarterly reviews, and SOX testing.
• Help maintain Corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Develop expertise in the company’s ERP environment and help enhance procedures and training.
• Collaborate with Accounting and cross-functional teams on projects and special initiatives.

Skills

Accounting principles

Close process

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP experience

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Charles River Search is seeking a Staff Accountant for an on-site role in Westford, MA. You will join a six-person Corporate Accounting team and support the monthly/ quarterly close, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audits.

You’ll gain experience with ERP systems, improve processes, and collaborate across functions on special projects while contributing to a fast-paced public company environment.