Accountant Jobs in Burlington, MA

About AMS

At Applied Marketing Science, we’re not your typical consulting firm—we help organizations make smarter, customer-focused decisions through cutting-edge research and innovation. With roots in MIT Sloan, our teams partner with clients to solve complex problems across industries.

Our Finance team and looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Assistant Accountant to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting while supporting core financial operations.

We are conducting this search directly and are not accepting inquiries or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, recruiters or search firms. Agencies and recruiters, please do not contact us.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations at AMS, with hands-on responsibility across accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and collections.

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections

• Prepare and issue customer invoices (fixed fee and time & materials)
• Apply cash receipts and record customer payments in the accounting system
• Maintain AR aging and proactively manage collections process
• Working with practice leaders follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely payment
• Maintain detailed collection notes, communication logs, and tracking schedules
• Escalate delinquent or high-risk accounts to Controller as needed
• Respond to client billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding to GL accounts and projects
• Manage approval workflows and maintain supporting documentation
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and onboarding
• Monitor due dates to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies
• Assist with client and vendor setup in accounting systems

Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting

• Process bi-monthly payroll in coordination with HR and third-party payroll provider
• Review payroll for accuracy, including wages, deductions, benefits, and bonuses
• Maintain compliance with multi-state payroll requirements, including tax registrations and jurisdictional differences
• Assist with payroll tax monitoring and ensure proper funding of federal, state, and local obligations
• Process benefit-related transactions (401K, HSA, FSA, etc.)
• Maintain payroll schedules and reconciliations
• Support onboarding of employees across multiple states from a payroll setup perspective

General Accounting & Close Support

• Reconcile / match bank and credit card accounts daily
• Prepare schedules and documentation to support month-end close
• Assist with 1099 preparation and compliance filings
• Support project accounting and expense allocation across systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–3 years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Office
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Preferred Experience

• Experience with the following systems is preferred:
• QuickBooks Online or Desktop
• Ruddr or similar Professional Services Automation software
• PayDay Payroll or similar third-party payroll platform
• Expense management platforms (e.g., Brex, Ramp, Expensify)

Why Join AMS

• Build hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle
• Work closely with leadership and gain exposure to real business operations
• Grow your skills in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Hybrid work structure with in-office collaboration

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, MA 01803