Staff Accountant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Staff Accountant / HR Coordinator in Massachusetts to support day-to-day Finance and Human Resources operations.

The role combines accounting duties such as client invoicing, payroll processing, cash management, bank reconciliations, and fixed assets with HR tasks including recruiting coordination, onboarding, and maintaining employee records. This position offers growth potential within a growing professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive experience supporting accounting/finance and HR functions.
• Experience with billing/invoicing, payroll administration, financial recordkeeping, and employee records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) industry is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly client invoices and assist with billing activities.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and manage vacation and sick time accruals.
• Support cash management activities, including applying customer payments and performing bank reconciliations.
• Assist with fixed asset inventory tracking.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial policies and standard operating procedures.
• Respond to internal and external finance-related inquiries.
• Assist with additional accounting and finance projects as needed.
• Coordinate recruiting activities, including posting job openings, corresponding with candidates, and scheduling interviews.
• Support pre-employment activities, including background checks, drug and medical screenings, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee and HR records.
• Provide administrative support across HR, including HRIS data entry, scheduling, document management, filing, and maintaining forms and templates.
• Respond to employee and external HR inquiries and route requests as appropriate.
• Assist with additional HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Billing & invoicing

Payroll administration

Financial recordkeeping

Employee records

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Woburn, MA
Compensation: $60,000–$70,000 base + bonus

Position Overview

Our client, a growing professional services organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant / HR Coordinator to support day-to-day Finance and Human Resources operations. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad range of responsibilities and wants exposure across both accounting and HR.

The position will support key accounting functions including client billing, payroll, cash management, bank reconciliations, and fixed assets, while also assisting with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, HR administration, and special projects. This role offers long-term growth potential within the organization.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Prepare monthly client invoices and assist with billing activities.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and manage vacation and sick time accruals.
• Support cash management activities, including applying customer payments and performing bank reconciliations.
• Assist with fixed asset inventory tracking.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial policies and standard operating procedures.
• Respond to internal and external finance-related inquiries.
• Assist with additional accounting and finance projects as needed.

Human Resources

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including posting job openings, corresponding with candidates, and scheduling interviews.
• Support pre-employment activities, including background checks, drug and medical screenings, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee and HR records.
• Provide administrative support across HR, including HRIS data entry, scheduling, document management, filing, and maintaining forms and templates.
• Respond to employee and external HR inquiries and route requests as appropriate.
• Assist with additional HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive experience supporting accounting/finance and HR functions, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Experience with billing/invoicing, payroll administration, financial recordkeeping, and employee records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) industry is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.