Senior Staff Accountant
- Burlington, MA, United States
$42.75 to $49.5 USD / hour
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- $42.75 to $49.5 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join a team in Burlington, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment in resolving variances, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead recurring close activities by preparing and recording journal entries, reviewing balances, and ensuring accounts are reconciled accurately and on schedule.
- Oversee daily cash-related accounting by tracking bank transactions, monitoring activity, and supporting reliable financial reporting.
- Provide hands-on support across payables and receivables to help maintain accurate processing and resolve transaction issues efficiently.
- Examine financial results, identify unusual variances, and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.
- Prepare corporate tax and sales tax documentation, maintain organized compliance records, and assist with required filings.
- Work closely with business partners and leadership to contribute to budgeting efforts, reporting needs, and financial insights.
- Recommend and support improvements to accounting workflows while contributing to special assignments and priority projects as needed.
- Demonstrated experience in staff or senior-level accounting roles with strong general ledger knowledge.
- Proven ability to prepare and post journal entries and complete detailed account reconciliations.
- Background handling corporate tax matters, including corporate tax return support and related compliance activities.
- Working knowledge of sales tax requirements and experience preparing associated filings or documentation.
- Experience managing cash activity, bank transactions, and core financial reporting responsibilities.
- Ability to analyze accounting data, investigate exceptions, and resolve discrepancies with accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
More about this job
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Research
- Reporting
- Taxation
- Sales
- Documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Leadership
- Budget management
- General ledger
- Account reconciliation
- Communication skills