Staff Accountant I

LabXchange; Plymouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

LabXchange in Plymouth, MA is looking for a motivated professional to support key financial operations, including payroll, commissions, and accounts receivable/payable functions. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 2 years of experience.

This hybrid role requires working 3 days a week in office. The salary range is between $68,000 and $82,000 annually, and strong knowledge of GAAP principles and proficiency in accounting software are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience is required.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Calculate and track sales commissions as per compensation plans.
• Prepare month-end journal entries with proper documentation.
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary schedules.

Skills

Understanding of GAAP principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

ADP Payroll Products

Job description

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Full Time Plymouth, MA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1020

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $82,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

This role will support key financial operations including payroll, sales commissions, month-end close activities, and accounts receivable/payable functions. Role requires a strong understanding of core accounting principles.

This position is considered hybrid and must be able to work in the Plymouth, MA and New Bedford, MA office, 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies
• Calculate, track, and reconcile sales commissions in accordance with compensation plans
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes
• Support accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with audits and provide supporting schedules as needed
• Complete ad-hoc reporting as requested
• Assist with forecasting and annual budget process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP)
• Proficiency with ADP Payroll Products
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and maintain complex formulas, create dynamic and well-structured worksheets, and analyze datasets. Proficiency with functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and data validation is required.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress toward CPA or other accounting certification is a plus