We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a specialty lending organization in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity supports core accounting activities tied to a real estate investment lending portfolio, with a strong focus on accurate transaction processing and reliable financial records. The position offers a hybrid schedule and is well suited for someone who is comfortable in a hands-on accounting environment that includes wire-based payment activity, recurring loan transactions, and monthly close support.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting tasks related to a lending portfolio, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
- Process a moderate volume of payables and maintain complete supporting documentation for vendor payments.
- Record incoming wire receipts and manage accounts receivable activity in a largely manual workflow.
- Handle monthly mortgage transaction processing for client accounts, maintaining precision across approximately 50 transactions each month.
- Support accounting oversight for an active portfolio of about 500 loans, tracking balances and related activity throughout the loan lifecycle.
- Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and other recurring accounting reports for management review.
- Maintain the general ledger within QuickBooks Enterprise and help ensure accounting records remain organized and audit-ready.
- Prior experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with strong transactional bookkeeping responsibilities.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and confidence working within general ledger systems.
- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close.
- Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and wire payment processing.
- Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.
- Effective organizational and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a hybrid work setting.