The Staff Accountant will be responsible for core financial reporting functions. The Staff Accountant role is located in Lexington, MA and will report to the Director of Accounting & Finance. This position will require proven accounting experience, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, desire to leverage technology to drive efficiencies and strong communication/collaboration skill.
Job Responsibilities:
· Manage general ledger accounting functions and ensure a timely and accurate month-end close.
· Perform and maintain account reconciliations and be able to identify and resolve discrepancies.
· Manage full cycle Accounts Payable functions, including maintaining Purchase orders.
· Payroll Processing across all entities on a Bi-weekly, Semi monthly and monthly cadences.
· Implement process automation and efficiencies.
· Ensure compliance with GAAP.
· Collaborate and support FP&A in preparing the annual budget and financial forecasts.
· Support external audit and tax preparation.
· Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
· Post journal entries.
· Reviewing Avalara and NetSuite for multistate sales and use tax filings.
· Cross train on all accounting functions to provide backup as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Ability to identify and prioritize issues.
· Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, analytical abilities.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
· Knowledge of accounting software applications. NetSuite preferred.
Education:
· Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Experience:
· 2+ years of accounting experience and strong working knowledge of US GAAP.