Staff Accountant

Meketa Investment Group; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meketa Investment Group is seeking a focused Staff Accountant to join the Finance team in Westwood, MA. The Staff Accountant will support the Director of Finance with operational accounting, AP processing, client billing, expense reporting, and reconciliation reporting while helping with audits and year-end activities.

The role requires 3–7+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting (major).
• 3–7+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts/principals.
• Working knowledge of MS Office; strong Excel skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Analytical and organizational skills; critical thinking.
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct, Dayforce, Budget Maestro, and Concur a plus.
• Commitment to high-quality service and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, client billing, expense reports, and cash reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Support financial reporting and tax filings, registrations, and reconciliations.
• Prepare/support balance sheet schedules and analyses.
• Assist with year-end audits and payroll backup.
• Support software implementations/conversions as needed.
• Utilize Meketa-approved tech and AI tools to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Dayforce

Budget Maestro

Concur

Job description

The Company is looking to hire a focused and proactive Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Westwood, MA.

The Staff Accountant will assist the Director of Finance with all areas of operational accounting and financial reporting, including processing of AP, client billing, expense reports, annual financial statement audits, and reconciliation reporting. The ability to multitask and work with others under tight deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, client billing, expense reports, cash reconciliations
• Assist with corporate month end close process
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Assist with financial reporting
• Assist with tax filings, registrations, and reconciliations
• Prepare and/or maintain supporting schedules and analysis for balance sheet accounts
• Providing support for year-end Audit
• Backup and assist payroll specialist
• Assisting with software system implementations/conversions as needed
• Perform other duties, ad hoc accounting projects and analysis as needed
• Utilize Meketa-approved technology (including AI), software, and related tools as part of daily work activities to improve quality and efficiency, support decision-making, and enhance deliverables, consistent with company policies and role requirements.

Required:

• BA/BS with a major in Accounting
• 3-7+ years progressive experience working in accounting
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts/principals
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications; strong Excel skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and desire to assume additional responsibilities as the company grows
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and critical thinking ability
• Sage Intacct, Dayforce, Budget Maestro, and Concur software knowledge a plus
• Motivated and committed to high-quality service and continuous professional development

About Meketa Investment Group

Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full-service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 250 employees among our five U.S. office locations and London.

Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved.

Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.

Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff­irmative Action Employer.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.