Entry Level Staff Accountant (Mission Driven Organization)

Entry Level Staff Accountant (Mission Driven Organization)

This Cambridge-based mission-driven organization is hiring for a Staff Accountant as an add-to-staff position on the Finance team. The role will handle a variety of responsibilities, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, budget / variance analysis, assistance with month-end close, as well as operational accounting and business partnering.

If you're looking to build a strong foundation in accounting with a fantastic, energetic team - apply here!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Strong base pay
• + Great work / life balance
• + Fantastic work environment and culture
• + Opportunities for growth & promotion!
• + Perks, discounts, and more

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and own monthly close workpapers and journal entries, including balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, monthly accruals, etc.
• Maintain fixed asset, depreciation, and leasing schedules
• Participate in quarterly ERP upgrade testing
• Review budgets and provide commentary / analysis for any variances
• Own certain payable / receivable operations to help manage cash flows and enforce policies and compliance
• Desire to dive into internal cross-functional projects, interface with auditors and/or other outside partners
• Assist with other technical accounting or ad-hoc reporting projects as needed

Experience Necessary:

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 1+ years general ledger/month end close experience
• Public Accounting experience is a plus
• Interest in growth and professional development