Staff Accountant - Growth Opportunity!

CFS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Financial Services (CFS) is seeking a Staff Accountant in Boston, MA to join a mission-driven nonprofit accounting team. You will manage biweekly payroll, assist with month-end close, and handle grant accounting, invoices, and GL entries. This role offers strong benefits and work-life balance with no weekends.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and solid Excel skills. Experience with Sage or Paylocity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience or strong full-cycle/audit internship experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable supporting biweekly payroll; Sage or Paylocity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly payroll processing and related journal entries.
• Support month-end close and bank/revenue reconciliations.
• Prepare contract invoices and recurring general ledger entries.
• Record contributions, grants, and other receipts.
• Assist with audit preparation and general Finance team reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Paylocity

Job description

Title: Staff Accountant

Salary: $56,000–$62,000

Location: Boston, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Mission-driven nonprofit with a collaborative and supportive accounting team
• Excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to gain broad accounting exposure
• Strong work-life balance with minimal overtime and no expected weekends
• 4 weeks of vacation to start, 13 paid holidays, and strong healthcare benefits
• 403(b) with immediate vesting and 100% match on the first 5%

Must Haves

• 1–2 years of accounting experience or strong full-cycle/audit internship experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable supporting biweekly payroll; Sage or Paylocity experience is a plus

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly payroll processing and related journal entries
• Support month-end close and bank/revenue reconciliations
• Prepare contract invoices and recurring general ledger entries
• Record contributions, grants, and other receipts
• Assist with audit preparation and general Finance team reporting