Senior Accountant - Newly Created!

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

Job summary

North Central Massachusetts-based consumer products company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. The role reports to accounting leadership and will be involved in month-end close, deferred revenue accounting, reconciliations, payables, and financial reporting, offering broad exposure and visibility within a stable, expanding organization.

Our client emphasizes a collaborative, laid-back culture with flexible leadership and a competitive benefits package designed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with deferred revenue accounting and account reconciliations.
• ERP experience required; NetSuite experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Avalara and multi-state sales tax compliance preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Inventory accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries and support the month-end close process.
• Own deferred revenue accounting, including schedule maintenance, reconciliations, and monthly revenue recognition.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, and vendor statements.
• Process accounts payable transactions, vendor setup, and weekly payments via check, ACH, wire, and other payment methods.
• Reconcile credit card activity, prepayments, and other cash transactions.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state sales and use tax requirements.
• Assist with annual audits and the preparation of supporting schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Avalara

Job description

Position Senior Accountant

Location North Central Massachusetts

Salary $85,000 - $105,000 (depending on experience)

Highlights of the Senior Accountant Opportunity

• The Company: A well-established and growing consumer products organization with a strong regional presence, a loyal customer base, and a collaborative culture.
• The Growth: Due to continued business expansion, the company is adding a newly created Senior Accountant position to support its growing accounting function.
• The Culture: Our client offers a close-knit, laid-back environment and understands the importance of life outside of work. Leadership is flexible, supportive, and committed to fostering a positive employee experience, complemented by a highly competitive benefits package.
• The Opportunity: Reporting to accounting leadership, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in month-end close, deferred revenue accounting, reconciliations, payables, sales tax compliance, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking broad exposure and visibility within a stable and growing organization.

Senior Accountant's Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries and support the month-end close process.
• Own deferred revenue accounting, including schedule maintenance, reconciliations, and monthly revenue recognition.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, and vendor statements.
• Process accounts payable transactions, vendor setup, and weekly payments via check, ACH, wire, and other payment methods.
• Reconcile credit card activity, prepayments, and other cash transactions.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state sales and use tax requirements.
• Assist with annual audits and the preparation of supporting schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with deferred revenue accounting and account reconciliations.
• ERP experience required; NetSuite experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Avalara and multi-state sales tax compliance preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Inventory accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.