Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Burlington, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Process journal entries for accrued expenses, payroll, fixed assets, and other relevant transactions.
• Reconcile and review multiple bank statements to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in month-end variance analysis, comparing results against the budget, prior periods, and forecasts.
• Manage vendor accounts, ensuring accurate coding, timely entry, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment issues.
• Send customer statements, follow up on overdue payments, and assist with invoicing inquiries.
• Handle cash receipt entries and prepare bank deposits for remote processing.
• Maintain and organize both electronic and paper filing systems for financial documents.
• Greet office visitors and ensure proper check-in procedures are followed.
• Proven experience in accounts payable processes and financial operations.
• Proficiency with financial systems, particularly Sage Intacct or similar platforms.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including the ability to utilize pivot tables and data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing high-volume transactions.
• Ability to reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Familiarity with purchase order creation and submission processes.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities, including accrual preparation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with vendors and internal departments.