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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).
$84,554 / year median in New Hampshire
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Accountant at firstPRO, Inc Accountant at firstPRO, Inc in Salem, New Hampshire Posted in 4 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Title:
Accountant Location:
North of Boston (Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in office) This is an opportunity to join a raidly growing company where you will have a handle in scaling out the group working directly in leadership. The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records, ensures strict internal controls over cash and assets, and assists with month-end closing procedures. This role centers on real-time cash management, liquidity tracking, and asset verification.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple operating and sweep accounts. Monitor daily cash positions, track cash inflows and outflows, and manage cash application. Prepare, review, and post journal entries for routine business transactions, prepayments, and accruals. Assist in the execution of the monthly closing calendar, ensuring all financial data is accurately consolidated and deadlines are met. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank accounts, credit cards, accounts receivable/payable, and intercompany transactions) to identify and resolve discrepancies. Support the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) in compliance with GAAP. Ensure adherence to company policies and internal control procedures to safeguard corporate financial data. Support schedules, work papers, and documentation required for external auditors and corporate tax filings.
Process Improvement:
Collaborate with the finance team to streamline accounting workflows, optimize software usage, and automate manual tasks. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. 1-3 years of general accounting experience (public accounting experience or corporate internships are a plus). CPA candidate or intention to pursue professional certification is highly desirable but not mandatory.