Staff Accountant
On-siteLexington, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. Analyze general ledger activity to ensure transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and forecasting short-term cash flow. Investigate and resolve reconciling items, evaluate delinquent accounts, and recommend collection strategies or bad debt adjustments. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls while collaborating cross-functionally with Finance and other departments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline
- 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Experience supporting the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis
- Ability to research, compile, analyze, and interpret financial data
- Strong written, verbal, communication, and collaborative skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work cross-functionally across several departments
Desired Qualifications
- Accounts receivable experience, including billing, cash application, or collections
- SAP experience
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