Staff Accountant

LarraStaff ‚Ä¢ Waltham, Massachusetts ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Our company is currently experiencing rapid growth and we are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, developing and maintaining department level month-end closing entries and generating cost reports. The successful candidate will also collect pertinent information for third party audits, oversee financial reporting and operations and will be the first point of contact for accounting issues.
Responsibilities of our new Staff Accountant

Prepare accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs
Follow our company’s established accounting processes
Support accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry
Perform monthly bank settlements
Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
Prepare documentation for external auditors

Qualifications of our new Staff Accountant

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
0-2+ years’ experience in accounting or related field
Proficient in Word and Excel
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!

AuditFriendly salary estimate

The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $63,000–$79,000 per year (median ~$69,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.

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