Staff Accountant: GAAP, Payroll & Close Specialist

Craft-Massachusetts; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Craft Massachusetts is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Everett, MA team in-office. The role covers general accounting, payroll processing support, month-end and year-end closings, and preparing financial reports to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The Staff Accountant will collaborate with divisional leadership, corporate accounting, and operations to provide timely data, maintain journals and reconciliations, and support budgeting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or divisional environment.
• Experience with payroll processing and familiarity with payroll tax regulations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for monthly and quarterly closings.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and update accounting records in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate financial data and variance analysis.
• Assist accounts payable with processing daily load closings, purchase orders and invoices.
• Track and report on capital expenditures, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Process and reconcile payroll for division employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Ensure proper documentation and retention of accounting records for audits and compliance.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve billing, expense, and inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, answering inquiries, and providing documentation.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support special projects and financial analysis as requested by division leadership.

Skills

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP/accounting systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

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

2+ years of accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting systems

Job description

Craft Massachusetts is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Everett, MA team in-office. The role covers general accounting, payroll processing support, month-end and year-end closings, and preparing financial reports to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The Staff Accountant will collaborate with divisional leadership, corporate accounting, and operations to provide timely data, maintain journals and reconciliations, and support budgeting and audits.