Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Boston, MA
• Hybrid 3/2 Office Split • $70-85k, Full-Time Permanent

The Staff Accountant reports to the Director of Accounting and is responsible for supporting core accounting operations, including month‑end and year‑end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, treasury activities, and special projects. This role works across multiple entities and collaborates with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Participate in the full month‑end close process, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation across multiple entities.
• Maintain the fixed‑asset subledger and record monthly depreciation and related entries.
• Prepare and record standard journal entries and prepaid expense entries.
• Execute daily treasury operations, including wire transfers and ACH payments.
• Manage bank accounts, including account openings, closings, and signatory maintenance.
• Perform monthly cash‑management activities, including intercompany transfers, bank reconciliations, and cash forecasting.
• Support internal and external audits related to cash and treasury operations.
• Prepare intercompany and third‑party invoices.
• Reconcile intercompany balances across entities.
• Process expense reimbursements and record related accounting entries.
• Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheets and cash‑flow statements.
• Perform profit‑and‑loss variance analysis.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for stakeholders.
• Assist with year‑end tax and audit work papers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather financial information for monthly close.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency in closing and reporting.
• Support budgeting activities and financial planning and analysis.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)
• 3‑5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, complex formulas)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Experience with accounting software systems
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively