Senior Accountant

CFS; Sterling (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Sterling, MA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team led by a respected Controller and CFO. This newly created role offers broad exposure across accounting and financial reporting and a strong work-life balance.

You will support month-end close, reconciliations, deferred revenue, sales tax reporting, and process improvements, with opportunities to contribute on strategic projects while maintaining a team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing responsibilities independently.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and related financial schedules.
• Manage deferred revenue accounting and analysis.
• Support sales tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Assist with accounting process improvements and special projects.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

GAAP

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

Title: Senior Accountant

Salary: $85-105k

Location: Sterling, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a collaborative, supportive accounting team led by a highly respected Controller and CFO
• Newly created role offering broad exposure across accounting and financial reporting
• Strong work-life balance with a culture that respects employees’ time outside of work
• Opportunity to work on interesting accounting projects and process improvement initiatives
• Stable environment with strong leadership and a team-oriented culture

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Prepare account reconciliations and related financial schedules
• Manage deferred revenue accounting and analysis
• Support sales tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Assist with accounting process improvements and special projects

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing responsibilities independently