Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a services organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure timely processing across billing, cash, and general ledger functions. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee incoming and outgoing financial transactions by processing vendor invoices, applying customer payments, following up on outstanding balances, and responding to account-related questions.
• Handle daily cash activity by recording transactions, reconciling receipts and disbursements, and keeping cash records current and accurate.
• Contribute to the monthly close cycle through preparation of journal entries, accrual calculations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card activity, and key balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable financial data.
• Support a range of billing activities, including client invoicing, recurring charges, project-based billing, and other revenue transactions as needed.
• Monitor and record expenses and financial results across projects, departments, tenants, or business units to support accurate reporting.
• Produce accounting reports and schedules such as aging summaries, commissions reporting, and other financial analyses for management review.
• Assist with compliance and year-end support by preparing sales tax filings, organizing audit documentation, and supplying requested financial schedules.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting workflows, improve controls, and provide coverage for additional accounting duties or special assignments when needed.