Senior Staff Accountant: GAAP & Close Process Lead

UG2; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UG2, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to oversee and manage essential financial activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP compliance, and robust financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least four years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliation, and journal entries. CPA is preferred. MS Excel proficiency and ERP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and interpretation skills for complex financial data.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day accounting operations including Month End Close and general ledger review.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review journal entries across assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses in line with GAAP.
• Perform variance analysis, forecasting, and identify trends for operational improvements.
• Assist in external audit preparations and ensure audit requirements are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support monthly and year-end close processes.
• Support development and implementation of accounting policies and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

UG2, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to oversee and manage essential financial activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP compliance, and robust financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least four years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliation, and journal entries. CPA is preferred. MS Excel proficiency and ERP experience are essential for success.