Staff Accountant

My Ideal Recruiter; Foxborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

This Staff Accountant role is based in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and offers hybrid work with two days on-site. You will join a growing, pre-IPO company with a collaborative team, close support from day one, and a clear runway toward Senior Accountant as you take on more responsibilities.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will support multiple retail businesses, close monthly and quarterly books, draft journal entries, perform reconciliations, assist with audits, and help with accounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant or in a related financial role.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of P&L statements and balance sheets.
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting activities across multiple retail businesses under shared ownership.
• Compile financial reports and schedules for leadership review.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Draft and post journal entries; keep general ledger accurate.
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and other GL accounts monthly.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Provide backup for accounts payable/receivable and collections.
• Record foreign currency transactions when required.
• Assist audits by providing requested financial information.

Skills

Excel

ERP software

Journal entries

Reconciliations

P&L statements

Balance sheets

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Hybrid, with two days per week required on-site in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

About the Role:

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? This growing, pre-IPO company is looking for a motivated Staff Accountant who's eager to make an impact and build something long-term. Expect a close-knit, collaborative team, real support from day one, and a clear runway toward a future Senior Accountant role as you take on more. The position reports to an Accounting Manager and works closely with senior accountants, accounts payable, and treasury staff.

Responsibilities:

• Support accounting activities across a group of retail businesses operating under shared ownership
• Compile financial reports and supporting schedules for review by leadership
• Support the accounting team throughout monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
• Draft and post journal entries while keeping the general ledger current and accurate
• Examine financial data for errors and work to resolve any discrepancies found
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts, including a full balance sheet reconciliation each month
• Carry out a monthly inventory reconciliation
• Provide backup support to the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, including assistance with collections
• Record transactions and complete reconciliations involving foreign currency, when required
• Keep accounting records organized and in line with internal control standards and company policy
• Help prepare for audits and supply financial information as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant or in a related financial role
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of P&L statements and balance sheets
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices
• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP software
• Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP platform
• Highly motivated with a genuine interest in growing into a Senior Accountant role over time