Staff Accountant 2

Public-Consulting-Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group in Boston is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and support the general ledger for PCG and its subsidiaries.

The role requires 1–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and proficiency with Excel and Workday. Collaboration across teams and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1–2 years accounting experience; project accounting a plus.
• Experience with international accounting and revenue recognition principles.
• GAAP compliance and accounting policies.
• Experience with Workday and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and other accounts.
• Generate intercompany billings for PCG and subsidiaries.
• Process international uploads and currency translations.
• Support general ledger and reporting for subsidiaries.
• Assist with year-end financial audit.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .We are looking for a staff accountant who will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling bank accounts, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.Duties & ResponsibilitiesReconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other reconciliations as needed.Generate intercompany billings for PCG and its subsidiaries.Process international uploads and record monthly currency translations.Provide general ledger and reporting assistance to financial staff of subsidiary companies.Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and recommend accounting process improvements.Assist with the year-end financial audit.Responsibilities may change as the department and PCG grow and as deemed necessary by management.Required SkillsAbility to analyze account fluctuations.Ability to identify unusual items or issues and to correct them going forward.Ensure revenue recognition is consistent with GAAP and PCG policy.Effective ability to prioritize and manage multiple activity streams.Must have the ability to manage task load with frequent interruptions.Must maintain attention to detail at all times.Excellent organizational skills, verbal, and written communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.Possess discretion to work with confidential information.Experience working with accounting software.Experience with international accounting.Experience with revenue recognition principles.Experience with Workday.THIS POSITION IS IN BOSTON 1-2 DAYS PER WEEKQualifications· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field· 1-2 years of accounting experience and some experience with project accounting preferredTHIS POSITION IS IN BOSTON 1-2 DAYS PER WEEKWorking ConditionsRemoteOccasional Office SettingTHIS POSITION IS IN BOSTON 1-2 DAYS PER WEEKThe above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.Compensation:Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $71,300-$88,100. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.EEO Statement:Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.