Staff Accountant - GAAP, Audits & Growth Opportunities

Arise Financial; Pope Beach (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Arise Financial is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in Fairhaven, MA. You will support daily accounting operations, maintain accurate records, and help produce timely financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and knowledge of GAAP. You will work closely with a collaborative team to ensure accuracy and compliance, while growing your skills within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other assigned accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification.
• Reconcile bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve outstanding issues.
• Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and organized supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis.
• Support annual financial audits and tax preparation by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Arise Financial is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in Fairhaven, MA. You will support daily accounting operations, maintain accurate records, and help produce timely financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and knowledge of GAAP. You will work closely with a collaborative team to ensure accuracy and compliance, while growing your skills within a growing organization.