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Accounting & Administrative Manager
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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
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities using QuickBooks.
- Maintain accurate and timely financial records.
- Reconcile multiple company bank accounts and credit card accounts.
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable as assigned.
- Process deposits, payments, checks, and other banking transactions.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial activities.
- Prepare financial reports and information for company leadership.
- dentify and research discrepancies in financial records.
- Work closely with the company\'s outside accountant to provide information needed for tax preparation, financial reporting, and other accounting matters.
- Assist with annual tax preparation and respond to requests from the company\'s accountant.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality of financial and employee information. Human Resources
- Assist with or manage the hiring process, including job postings, candidate communication, scheduling interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.
- Coordinate new-hire paperwork and orientation.
- Assist with employee training and ensure required training is completed.
- Maintain employee personnel records.
- Assist with employee benefits administration and other HR-related activities.
- Track employee information, attendance, PTO, and other administrative records as assigned.
- Assist management with employee-related administrative matters.
- Help ensure company policies and procedures are communicated and followed.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding employee and company information. Administrative Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative support to company leadership.
- Maintain company records, files, and documentation.
- Manage routine correspondence and administrative communications.
- Assist with office supplies, vendors, and administrative purchases.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and other administrative activities as needed.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- 3 - 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting administration, office management, HR administration, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
- Experience reconciling multiple bank accounts.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Experience working with an outside accountant or CPA.
- Experience with payroll and/or HR administration preferred.
- Experience with hiring, onboarding, and employee training preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office/Google Workspace skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills. Preferred Skills
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Bank and account reconciliation
- Accounts payable/accounts receivable
- Payroll administration
- HR administration
- Recruiting and onboarding
- Employee training
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial reporting
- Tax preparation support
- Recordkeeping and ocument management Active Filters Accounting & Administrative Manager Middleboro, MA Clear All Apply
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance