Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for core financial reporting functions. The Staff Accountant role is located in Lexington, MA and will report to the Director of Accounting & Finance. This position will require proven accounting experience, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, desire to leverage technology to drive efficiencies and strong communication/collaboration skill.

Job Responsibilities:

· Manage general ledger accounting functions and ensure a timely and accurate month-end close.

· Perform and maintain account reconciliations and be able to identify and resolve discrepancies.

· Manage full cycle Accounts Payable functions, including maintaining Purchase orders.

· Payroll Processing across all entities on a Bi-weekly, Semi monthly and monthly cadences.

· Implement process automation and efficiencies.

· Ensure compliance with GAAP.

· Collaborate and support FP&A in preparing the annual budget and financial forecasts.

· Support external audit and tax preparation.

· Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

· Post journal entries.

· Reviewing Avalara and NetSuite for multistate sales and use tax filings.

· Cross train on all accounting functions to provide backup as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to identify and prioritize issues.

· Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, analytical abilities.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

· Knowledge of accounting software applications. NetSuite preferred.

Education:

· Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Experience:

· 2+ years of accounting experience and strong working knowledge of US GAAP.