Junior Staff Accountant

LOCATION:

Lexington, MA/moving to Waltham, MA Q3 2026 (on-site) POSITION SUMMARY

CBSET is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to perform accounting processes under the guidance of the Financial Controller, including customer billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activities, monthly financial analysis, month-end closing, financial reporting, and other accounting projects. Support the transition from Salesforce/Accounting SEED to Net Suite, including implementation, testing, and ongoing use of Net Suite accounting and financial processes across multiple divisions and locations.

Salary Range: $55,000 to $70,000/year. (Please note, salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and certifications.)

Technical:

• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and monthly financial analysis.
• Perform customer billing, accounts receivable, collections, customer statements, credits, and unapplied cash.
• Perform accounts payable transactions including vendor setup, invoice coding, approvals, payment processing, AP aging, and vendor reconciliations.
• Maintain bank reconciliations, accounting schedules, and related supporting documentation.
• Support the transition to Net Suite, including testing, data validation, account mapping, workflows, and reconciliation of converted data.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across customers, vendors, projects, departments, locations, and general ledger accounts.
• Perform purchase order tracking and resolve billing, payment, and vendor discrepancies.
• Assist with cash management and monitoring of expected receipts and payment obligations.
• Support annual audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests.

Interpersonal:

• Understand specific financial requests from managers and capturing precise details from other departments regarding expense reports or receipts.
• Work smoothly with non-finance teams (like sales, HR, or operations) to gather missing invoices, clarify expenses, or explain company financial policies.
• Assist in resolving billing discrepancies, payment delays, or invoice questions with external vendors and clients professionally and calmly.
• Fostering a supportive team environment by keeping morale high during stressful periods, like month-end or year-end close.
• Take charge of a specific, recurring task (like automating a manual spreadsheet or redesigning the receipt collection workflow) and guide others on how to use.
• Serve as the main point of contact to align the accounting team with other departments for joint initiatives, such as quarterly inventory counts.

Required:

• Knowledge of standard accounting practices and systems, with the ability to learn and effectively use new software applications.
• Experience with or willingness to develop proficiency in Net Suite and related financial systems.
• Commitment to discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and business information.
• Ability to work independently toward specific timelines and goals.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify process improvements, and support new accounting and system initiatives.
• Proficient in general accounting methodology and experienced in general ledger and transactional accounting practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, spreadsheet, and tracking skills.

Preferred:

• Typing speed of 50 words per minute or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 1–4 years of accounting experience and familiarity with accounting software and financial systems.
• Working knowledge of accounting,…