Senior Staff Accountant

Roessel Joy; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A contractor is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage financial statements, accounts receivable, and provide financial insights. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing and collections.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to identify trends.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Job description

A contractor is seeking to hire a Senior Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate has their BS in Accounting/Finance, is proficient in Excel, and is very strong in AP/AR, reconciliations, GL maintenance, etc. Prior experience using Sage is highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX regulations.
  
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliation of customer accounts.
  
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
  
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure timely submission in accordance with federal and state regulations.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insights that support business operations and growth.
  
• Maintain accurate records of debits and credits, ensuring all transactions are properly documented.
  
• Utilize QuickBooks for accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance and reporting.
  
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  
• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role within the financial services industry.
  
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and principles, including debits/credits and accounts receivable management.
  
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software is highly desirable.
  
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
  
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.