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Sr. Corporate Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$84,001 / year median in Massachusetts
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead key parts of the monthly close process, helping ensure deadlines are met and financial data is recorded accurately.
- Prepare and post journal entries for routine and complex accounting activity across corporate accounts.
- Review general ledger balances and investigate fluctuations, variances, and unusual transactions.
- Complete reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Record monthly accruals and other adjusting entries in accordance with company accounting policies.
- Support corporate accounting operations within a publicly traded company environment, maintaining strong attention to compliance and accuracy.
- Analyze financial information and provide clear documentation to support account activity and period-end results.
- Use Excel and SAP to organize data, perform account analysis, and improve the efficiency of recurring accounting tasks. Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior-level corporate accounting role, preferably within a publicly traded company or corporate headquarters setting.
- Strong background in month-end close, journal entry preparation, and general ledger maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet analysis.
- Hands-on experience with monthly accruals and other period-end accounting adjustments.
- Proficiency with SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Prior experience in public accounting or public accounting audit is highly valued.
- CPA designation is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance