Staff Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Sr. Manager of FP&A and Program Finance

Location: Beverly, MA

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, On-site/Hybrid, IC2

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, month-end close, financial reporting, and other accounting activities. This position will work closely with the finance team and cross-functional teams to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with Company policies and applicable accounting standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environment where priorities may shift based on business needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle accounts payable responsibilities. Includes coding invoices, check runs, and vendor management. All phases of A/P from Purchase Requisitions through payments.
• Perform full-cycle accounts receivable responsibilities. Includes sending out invoices, processing payments, reconciling customer accounts, managing collections and producing AR reports. All phases of A/R from Sales order to collections.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the preparation of journal entries, analysis of results and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Assists in the monthly, quarterly and annual close of the company’s financial statements including preparation of schedules to support balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statement audit, as well as audits required by the bank. Complete requested materials and assist in preparing assigned schedules and gathering requested support for the audits.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Interact with other departments to gather all relevant financial data to ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Participate in special projects and financial analyses as assigned.
• Assist with process improvements and automation within the accounting function.
• Builds effective working relationships across Finance and the broader organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualification:

• · Experience in a manufacturing, technology, or high-growth environment.
• · Experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• · Experience supporting month-end close.
• · Experience with inventory accounting or cost accounting.
• · Experience with audit support.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare accounting reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines and work in a structured environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, drive and determination to achieve results, success and growth.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment.

Education and Experience:

• · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• · 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• · Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• · Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• · Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• · Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• · Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• · Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• · Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• · Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer.
• This position primarily works in a professional office environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $80,000

Bonus Potential: 5% - 10%

Pay: $68,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Beverly, MA 01915 (Required)

Work Location: In person