Senior Accountant: Growth-Driven Close & Controls

CFS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant in Waltham to join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization delivering technology and project-based services. The role reports to finance leadership and covers the monthly close, financial reporting, and operational accounting with exposure to multiple accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Proven balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Owns assigned aspects of the monthly close process including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and bank reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support audit requests and collaborate with AP/AR teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant in Waltham to join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization delivering technology and project-based services. The role reports to finance leadership and covers the monthly close, financial reporting, and operational accounting with exposure to multiple accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.