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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
Responsibilities:
- Work with finance, sales, and project operations stakeholders to monitor project financial status, reconcile activity, and prepare customer billing documentation.
- Collect and organize financial and operational data used for revenue forecasting, backlog review, and the identification of issues affecting billing and project closeout timing.
- Complete monthly accounting activities for assigned customer accounts, including revenue recognition support in coordination with finance leadership.
- Prepare and deliver recurring financial reports and performance metrics for leadership with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
- Participate in regular production or project review meetings for assigned accounts and communicate relevant updates to internal accounting partners.
- Escalate financial risks, process obstacles, and account concerns promptly while helping to develop practical solutions.
- Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation and standard procedures, while recommending ways to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Perform project and period-end close tasks, including job cost to general ledger reconciliations and validation of costing data.
- Review project financial information with sales and project teams, and enter estimates and budgets into the finance system to maintain reliable records.
- Serve as a key resource for assigned accounts by promoting accurate invoicing, supporting closeout education, and assisting with additional finance projects as needed.