Staff Accountant

Audley Travel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical and dental insurance

401k plan with match

Job summary

Audley Travel is seeking a Staff Accountant in Boston. The position reports directly to the Controller and requires skills in financial accounting, reporting, audit, and compliance. Key responsibilities include aiding in accounting functions, managing accounts payable, and assisting with payroll reporting.

The ideal candidate will have an Accounting or Finance degree, along with advanced Excel skills, and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Employees enjoy benefits including 100% medical and dental insurance, and a matching 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related business experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently on varied assignments

Responsibilities

• Aid in day to day accounting functions including month-end close process
• Ownership of accounts payable process and reconciliation
• Prepare monthly payroll reporting for UK employees
• Assist in preparation of external audit requirements

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Team player

Project management

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Audley is one of the UK’s most highly regarded travel companies, with over 20,000 travelers a year, and the recipient of multiple awards. In recent years we have seen increasing numbers of travelers from the US and are proud to have opened our first overseas office in Boston in March 2014 which you now have the chance to be a part of!

Job Description

The Staff Accountant position reports directly to the Controller and requires skills in financial accounting, reporting, audit, and compliance. The position also requires strong accounting aptitude, ability to work independently on varied assignments, well developed interpersonal skills, and be able to problem solve in a diverse environment.

• Aid in day to day of accounting functions including, but not limited to, Year-end / Month-end close process, balance sheet account reconciliations, P&L report generation
• Ownership of the accounts payable process, including recording and reconciliation of the company credit card transactions
• Prepare monthly payroll reporting for our UK employees on assignment
• Posting and reconciliation of client payment receipts
• Assist in bi-monthly payroll process
• Assist in preparation of external audit requirements and tax filings
• Assist in the company’s quarterly reforecasting and annual budgetary processes

Qualifications

Essential Education and Experience:

• Accounting or Finance degree required
• 1-3 years related business experience
• Advanced Excel skills required (i.e. pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs etc)

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong team player that works positively with colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and go the extra-mile to get the job done
• Able to adopt a flexible, hands‑on approach in relation to strategic issues

Additional Information

All employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including100% medical and dental insurance, and a 401k plan (with a match!).