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Staff Accountant
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and complete balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation for routine and non-routine accounting activity.
- Review general ledger transactions, identify discrepancies, and help correct variances impacting financial reporting.
- Support accounting work associated with integrating financial records and processes from an acquired business.
- Assist with sales and corporate tax-related accounting tasks, including gathering data needed for filings and internal review.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain organized records and improve the reliability of month-end close activities.
- Analyze account activity and provide clear explanations for fluctuations, adjustments, and reconciliation outcomes. Requirements
- Experience in staff accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or similar operational environment.
- Strong background in balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger account analysis.
- Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries with a high level of accuracy.
- Working knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and support for corporate tax return processes.
- Ability to investigate accounting discrepancies and resolve issues independently.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a Contract role.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting and business teams.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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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