Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing construction and service-based organization. The role supports day-to-day accounting tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, cash applications, and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing AP/AR, invoicing, collections and cash applications, assisting with month-end close and reporting,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong invoicing, collections, and general accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP and AR activities.
• Process invoicing, collections, and cash applications.
• Assist with month-end accounting and reporting functions.
• Monitor cash flow and support payment processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
• Partner with internal teams to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Invoicing

Collections

General accounting

Communication skills

Organization/Detail-oriented

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing construction and service-based organization. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, cash applications, payment processing, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage AP and AR activities
• Process invoicing, collections, and cash applications
• Assist with month-end accounting and reporting functions
• Monitor cash flow and support payment processing
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Partner with internal teams to improve processes and efficiency

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong invoicing, collections, and general accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Construction, service industry, or project-based accounting experience is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.