Senior Accounting Consultant – Hybrid (GP, GAAP, Month-End)

Daley And Associates, LLC.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. in Boston, MA seeks an Accounting Consultant to lead month-end close and oversee core accounting operations. You will manage GL activities, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, AP, AR, and financial statement prep while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years in education technology or similar, hands-on GP experience, and prior management of two direct reports. This is a 6-month contract with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience in professional services.
• Experience in education technology or similar industry is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the month-end close process.
• Oversee core accounting operations including GL, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, AP, AR, and balance sheet management.
• Prepare and review financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support deferred revenue accounting and related entries.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and partners for audits.
• Manage and mentor two direct reports and develop the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for financial reporting and planning.
• Perform ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

Job description

Daley And Associates, LLC. in Boston, MA seeks an Accounting Consultant to lead month-end close and oversee core accounting operations. You will manage GL activities, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, AP, AR, and financial statement prep while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years in education technology or similar, hands-on GP experience, and prior management of two direct reports. This is a 6-month contract with hybrid work arrangements.