Senior Accountant – Growth

Senior Accountant

Location:

Waltham Salary: $90-100K

• The Company: A rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization providing technology and project-based service solutions across commercial, institutional, and government markets.
• The Growth:
  Following a recent acquisition by a larger industry platform, the company is investing in its finance and accounting function to support continued expansion and operational excellence.
• The Position:
  Reporting directly to finance leadership, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, operational accounting, and business analysis. This position offers broad exposure across accounting functions and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.
• The Opportunity:
  
  Join a growing, private equity-backed organization where you'll gain broad exposure to accounting and operations, partner closely with leadership, and help drive process improvements during an exciting phase of expansion.

• Own assigned aspects of the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and account analysis.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and bank reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate account fluctuations and variances.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Review corporate credit card activity and ensure proper coding and documentation.
• Assist with cash forecasting and liquidity reporting.
• Support external audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams as needed, including collection support.
• Contribute to process improvements, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
• Participate in special projects, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Proven balance sheet reconciliation and journal entry experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, LOOKUP functions, and large data set analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with project-based, construction, field service, or similar operational environments is a plus.
• ERP experience preferred.