Staff Accountant

CFS; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant in Stoughton, MA, to own accounting for two entities and support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will work closely with finance leadership to improve processes and reporting.

The role offers exposure to the full accounting cycle, balance sheet analysis, and collaboration across the finance team to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to analyze P&L activity, investigate variances, and communicate financial findings.
• Strong Excel skills with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated, analytical professional eager to own accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for two business entities.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for financial accuracy.
• Analyze monthly P&L statements, investigate variances and identify trends.
• Support financial reporting and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Partner with finance leadership to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

P&L analysis

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Excel

Communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Staff Accountant

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 + bonus

Location: Stoughton, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to take full ownership of accounting for two business entities
• Broad exposure to the entire accounting cycle, financial reporting, and financial analysis
• Work closely with finance leadership and gain valuable hands-on accounting experience
• Play a key role in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L analysis
• Opportunity to develop technical accounting skills while expanding financial analysis responsibilities
• Join an established organization with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on accounting operations

Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for two business entities
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
• Analyze monthly P&L statements, investigate variances, and identify financial trends
• Support financial reporting and maintain accurate general ledger records
• Partner with finance leadership to improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall efficiency

Staff Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement analysis
• Ability to analyze P&L activity, investigate variances, and communicate financial findings
• Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Self-motivated, analytical professional eager to take ownership of accounting responsibilities and grow within the organization