Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Boston, Massachusetts on a Contract basis. This role supports a lean finance team and offers the chance to manage core accounting activities while partnering with colleagues across the organization. The position follows a hybrid schedule and is well suited to someone who enjoys balancing accurate financial work with regular cross-functional communication.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, remittance processing, journal entries, and maintenance of the general ledger.
- Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to help ensure accurate and timely financial records.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities by organizing documentation and assisting with financial reporting needs.
- Partner with fundraising and internal stakeholders to complete revenue reconciliations and align reporting with broader organizational requirements.
- Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering records, organizing support files, and responding to finance team requests.
- Process a high volume of invoices with accuracy while maintaining strong internal controls and consistent recordkeeping.
- Contribute to bookkeeping functions and help maintain accounting systems, including work within NetSuite and related financial tools.
- Provide ongoing support to the Finance Director on special accounting tasks and operational priorities as needed.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant, accountant, or similar role.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and core bookkeeping practices.
- Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and build positive working relationships.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when managing financial data and documentation.
- Prior experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred; candidates without NetSuite should bring accounting experience from a larger organization.
- Familiarity with tax-related accounting tasks such as corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support is a plus.