Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Boston, MA.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, affiliate billing, and audit activities. This role requires a hands-on accounting professional who can independently investigate variances, resolve issues, and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post recurring and complex journal entries
- Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve accounting variances and discrepancies
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
- Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits
- Support affiliate accounting, billing, and related reconciliations
- Ensure billing activities are completed accurately and timely
- Analyze financial transactions and account activity for accuracy
- Maintain well-supported accounting documentation and records
- Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other business teams to resolve financial issues
- Support accounting system enhancements and process improvements
- Assist with additional general ledger and reconciliation projects as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong general ledger accounting experience
- Extensive journal entry preparation experience
- Strong balance sheet and account reconciliation experience
- Financial statement preparation and analysis experience
- Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting external audits
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to independently research and resolve variances
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Workday experience
- Nonprofit accounting experience
- Affiliate accounting or billing experience
- Process improvement and automation experience
- Experience supporting year-end financial audits
Key Skills:
- General Ledger Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Financial Statements
- Affiliate Accounting & Billing
- Variance Analysis
- Audit Schedules
- Audit Support
- Workday
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Account Reconciliations
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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