Staff Accountant
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02165, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Job Description
This role is based in our Auburndale, MA office.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions to support the company's financial operations and reporting processes. This role contributes to the accuracy and integrity of financial records through detailed reconciliations, journal entries, and analysis while supporting key initiatives, including ERP implementation and intercompany accounting. The position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic finance team.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Create journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies
- Support the implementation of new ERP systems, including data migration, testing, and process documentation
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close procedures, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks
- Perform monthly financial statement variance analysis and investigate significant fluctuations
- Prepare internal financial reports and supporting schedules for management review
- Contribute to external financial reporting requirements and audit support
- Document accounting processes and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support business needs
- Maintain organized documentation for all accounting activities and transactions
- Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA certification preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills preferred)
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
- Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Additional Information
The salary range for this role is $70,/annum based on experience.
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. We work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces, you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
Equal Opportunity
Tech Target, Inc., doing business as Informa Tech Target, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.
Informa Tech Target complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.
Benefits
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our Walk the World charity day, and active colleague groups and networks
- Broader impact: volunteer days with charity match funding
- Career opportunity: bespoke training and learning, mentoring, and internal job moves
- Time off: PTO, holidays, birthday leave, and flexible work/location options
- Competitive benefits, including 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave, and ESPP
- Wellbeing support, including EAP, mental health resources, and wellness tools
- Recognition programs and opportunities to collaborate globally
This posting will automatically expire on 1/30/2026.
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