Staff Accountant I - D365 Transition & Growth

HighRes; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HighRes Biosolutions is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support day-to-day accounting activities across the full cycle, including billing, AP, reconciliations, and month-end close, with a focus on supporting the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this entry-level role offers broad exposure, hands-on experience, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative finance team in a life sciences environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience; internship or co-op experience in an accounting function is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data validation) and comfort learning new systems.
• Exposure to an ERP or accounting system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines during close.
• Clear written and verbal communication and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and monthly financial analysis.
• Perform customer billing, accounts receivable, collections, customer statements, credits, and unapplied cash.
• Perform accounts payable transactions including vendor setup, invoice coding, approvals, payment processing, AP aging, and vendor reconciliations.
• Maintain bank reconciliations, accounting schedules, and related supporting documentation.
• Support the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), including testing, data validation, account mapping, workflows, and reconciliation of converted data.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across customers, vendors, projects, departments, locations, and general ledger accounts.
• Perform purchase order tracking and resolve billing, payment, and vendor discrepancies.
• Assist with cash management and monitoring of expected receipts and payment obligations.
• Support annual audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests.
• Assist the Financial Controller with process improvements, system implementation, and other accounting projects.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Data validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

HighRes Biosolutions is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support day-to-day accounting activities across the full cycle, including billing, AP, reconciliations, and month-end close, with a focus on supporting the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this entry-level role offers broad exposure, hands-on experience, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative finance team in a life sciences environment.