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Robert Half
Staff 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
Jobs › Boston, MA › Staff Accountant Robert Half Staff Accountant Boston, MA Apply Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple financial processes accurately. The role will contribute to core accounting activities across tax, general ledger, and transactional finance functions while helping maintain reliable and timely financial records.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting system.
- Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, reconciling balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support corporate tax activities, including assisting with filings, documentation, and related compliance requirements.
- Manage sales tax processes by tracking obligations, compiling supporting data, and helping ensure accurate reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of corporate tax returns by organizing financial information and coordinating required schedules.
- Oversee accounts payable tasks such as invoice review, coding, and payment processing while maintaining proper controls.
- Handle accounts receivable activities, including invoice tracking, payment application, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
- Use NetSuite to process transactions, maintain accounting records, and generate information needed for reporting and analysis. Requirements
- Experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with responsibility for core financial operations.
- Working knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.
- Strong understanding of journal entries, account reconciliation, and general ledger maintenance.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Ability to work accurately with financial data, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Solid communication and organizational skills to support cross-functional coordination and documentation needs.