Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Burlington, Massachusetts on a Contract basis. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and delivering timely reporting for business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on experience with tax and general ledger work, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead core close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing account balances, and completing reconciliations to ensure accurate month-end results.
- Oversee daily cash movements and banking activity while maintaining reliable records that support reporting and audit readiness.
- Contribute to financial statement preparation and recurring reporting deliverables for management and operational leaders.
- Support both payables and receivables workflows by helping resolve issues, monitoring transactions, and improving accuracy across processes.
- Examine financial results to identify variances, research irregularities, and recommend corrective actions when discrepancies arise.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for corporate tax and sales tax obligations, including required filings and compliance records.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting support, financial analysis, and ad hoc reporting needs.
- Assist with accounting process enhancements and participate in special projects that strengthen efficiency and controls.
- Experience working in a senior-level staff accounting or similar accounting position.
- Strong knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation practices.
- Hands-on experience with corporate tax, sales tax, and related compliance documentation.
- Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and analyze data for trends, variances, and exceptions.
- Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in a business environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines during close and reporting cycles.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work with finance, operations, and leadership teams.