Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Peabody, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization’s financial operations while working on a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Organize and update accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Bring financial accounts up to date and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and files, ensuring all data is current.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank accounts and balance sheets.
• Prepare and update journal entries to reflect accurate financial information.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure proper classification of transactions.
• Process transactional accounting activities with efficiency and precision.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures to ensure timely reporting.
• Handle ad hoc accounting projects as needed to support the team.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, including transactional accounting.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end close procedures and related activities.
• Ability to manage vendor records and files with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
• Experience with ERP system: Oracle, SAP, NetSuite and/or Great Plains
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills