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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
Staff Accountant at Robert Half Staff Accountant at Robert Half in Cherry Valley, Massachusetts Posted in about 18 hours ago.
Type:
full-time We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Worcester, Massachusetts. This position will play a key role in day-to-day accounting operations, month-end activities, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting functions.
Responsibilities:
- Record and post journal entries while completing balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate monthly and annual closing activities.
- Oversee accounts payable tasks, including reviewing invoices, coordinating disbursements, and resolving vendor account discrepancies.
- Contribute to the tracking of depreciation, operating expenditures, outside service costs, and commission-related accounting entries.
- Maintain accurate records for fixed assets and inventory to ensure proper valuation and reporting.
- Assist in preparing financial reports, supporting budget-related analysis, and handling accounting activities tied to payroll.
- Provide documentation and schedules for audits and help organize materials required for internal and external review.
- Support tax-related filings, including sales tax and corporate tax reporting, while following company policies and compliance standards.
- Work with cross-functional partners to strengthen accounting workflows, improve accuracy, and reinforce internal controls.
Qualifications:
0-3+ years of experience...new grad profile will work Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles Experience with QuickBooks a plus Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, look-ups, etc) Experience in manufacturing a plus