Senior Accountant

Vermette Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermette Recruiting in Boston seeks a skilled Senior Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations, prepare financial statements, and support month-end and year-end closings.

Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, maintaining fixed asset schedules, and ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance. Mentoring junior staff and collaborating with other departments are essential aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience; public accounting a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with hospitality-specific accounting practices, revenue recognition, and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Performing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and reconciling accounts.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Assisting with or leading closing processes.
• Fixed Assets: Maintaining asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Processing vendor bills, invoices, and payments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, preparing financial statements, managing the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Key duties include processing accounts payable/receivable, performing reconciliations, maintaining fixed asset schedules, and assisting with month-end and year-end closings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Performing complex journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and reconciling balance sheet and sub-ledger accounts.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Assisting with or leading the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Fixed Assets: Maintaining accurate fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Processing vendor bills, verifying invoices, managing purchase orders, and tracking payments.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and tax regulations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assisting with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Auditing: Supporting external auditors by providing documentation and explanations.
• Process Improvement: Reviewing and improving accounting procedures and systems.
• Mentorship: Potentially supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff.

Education and Experience

• :Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• .4-6 years of accounting experience, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Public accounting a plu
• sStrong skills in financial software and accounting tools like Excel, M
• 3Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with various departments and management
• .Familiarity with hospitality-specific accounting practices, revenue recognition, and inventory controls can be a plu