Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a growing organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is fully remote and expected to average 20 hours per week, offering an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual who can manage daily financial activity with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger expertise and a solid background in reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounting records by preparing and posting journal entries related to payroll, employee benefits, retirement contributions, and insurance activity.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis, investigate discrepancies, and ensure cash activity is properly reflected in the general ledger.
• Distribute payroll and benefit-related costs to the appropriate functional areas, including research and development, and record those allocations accurately.
• Oversee routine general ledger activity, including debit and credit analysis, to support clean and reliable financial reporting.
• Process and track approximately 150 invoices or bills each month, ensuring timely and accurate recording of payables.
• Support month-end close activities by reviewing account balances, preparing reconciliations, and resolving outstanding items.
• Perform account reconciliations across key balance sheet and expense accounts to maintain financial accuracy.
• Assist with ongoing accounting operations for a small employee population and provide dependable day-to-day financial support.
• Contribute to special accounting tasks as needed, including updates tied to internal processes or system-related changes when applicable. Requirements
• Proven experience in senior-level accounting work with strong knowledge of general ledger operations.
• Hands-on expertise with month-end close, including journal entries and account analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations and resolve variances efficiently.
• Solid background in account reconciliation and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience recording payroll and employee benefit transactions within the general ledger.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and expense allocation practices.
• Ability to manage recurring transactional volume with close attention to detail and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment on a part-time schedule.

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