Senior Accountant

Brennan Staffing Group Inc. is a Boston-area boutique recruiting firm specializing in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative placements. We’ve built a reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions—from staff-level professionals to CFOs—for clients across many industries. Our clients rely on us to find exceptional talent, whether for a staff-level position or a senior executive role.

Client:

Join a high‑caliber, rapidly growing professional services organization led by a world‑class CFO known for developing, mentoring, and elevating accounting and finance professionals. With offices across the country—including Rhode Island, Georgia, and Texas—the client is expanding nationally while maintaining an exceptional culture of excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our headquarters team in Providence, RI. This is a high‑visibility role offering significant exposure to leadership, technical accounting, and organizational impact.

• Oversee and execute the full accounting cycle, including GL maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, and month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Ensure all accounting activities are performed accurately and in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepare and review timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Deliver analytical insights and financial commentary to support strategic decision‑making by the executive team.
• Lead and support complex technical accounting matters such as revenue recognition, leases, and other emerging standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and update technical accounting memoranda and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Act as the primary day‑to‑day liaison with external auditors during annual audits and reviews.
• Provide requested documentation, explanations, and support to auditors and external stakeholders.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and support accurate financial reporting.
• Develop, document, and update accounting policies and procedures to meet evolving standards and best practices.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to members of the accounting team.
• Serve as an in‑house technical accounting resource, promoting a culture of collaboration, learning, and high performance.
• Leverage accounting systems and tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Continuously evaluate processes and recommend improvements to drive scalability, accuracy, and productivity.

• CPA preferred
  ;
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or a public/private mix
• (Professional services industry experience strongly preferred)
• Deep knowledge of GAAP
  , financial reporting requirements, and internal controls
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos and handling complex accounting areas
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non‑financial stakeholders
• Highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable thriving in a growing, fast‑paced environment
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team