Senior Accountant

CFS; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our expanding finance team. This newly created role offers broad exposure across accounting and finance and the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership.

You will manage day-to-day general ledger activity, post journals, prepare reconciliations, assist with month-end and year-end close, and support reporting. The position includes growing responsibilities as the company grows and mortgage-related accounts require careful

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience within mortgage lending, mortgage brokerage, banking, or a closely related industry strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day general ledger accounting and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Reconcile mortgage-related transactions, loan activity, commissions, fees, and other accounts
• Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management as needed
• Assist with audit requests, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Partner with leadership on process improvements as the organization continues to grow

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Title: Senior Accountant

Salary: $80,000–$105,000, depending on experience

Location: New Bedford, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Newly created position due to continued company growth
• Broad exposure across accounting and finance
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
• Strong long-term growth and advancement potential
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the company continues to grow

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day general ledger accounting and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Reconcile mortgage-related transactions, loan activity, commissions, fees, and other accounts
• Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management as needed
• Assist with audit requests, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Partner with leadership on process improvements as the organization continues to grow

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Experience within mortgage lending, mortgage brokerage, banking, or a closely related industry strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills