Senior Accountant: Multi-Entity Close & GAAP Expert

Jobtailor; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations for a multi-entity environment. You will review GL activity, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (required)
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
• Experience with lease accounting preferred
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment preferred
• Experience with Yardi Voyager, OneStream, or comparable ERP and reporting systems preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques
• Demonstrated ability to manage recurring accounting processes with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Responsibilities

• Prepare areas of the monthly close process, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and within established close timelines
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, expense reclasses, lease accounting activity, Concur-related transactions, and recurring accounting adjustments
• Review general ledger activity for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness, investigating unusual transactions, balances, and fluctuations
• Maintain supporting schedules and workpapers
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Research reconciling items and coordinate timely resolution with stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute related-party invoices and maintain transaction documentation
• Support fluctuation analysis, ad hoc reporting, special projects, and internal and external audits
• Utilize Yardi Voyager, OneStream, and Microsoft Excel for accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes
• Improve efficiency, standardization, accuracy, procedures, and controls
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support reporting needs
• Participate in ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Journal Entries

Month-End Close

Account Reconciliations

US GAAP

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi Voyager

OneStream

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations for a multi-entity environment. You will review GL activity, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.