Senior Accountant

The Third Group
  • Boston, MA
  • Instant Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role will take ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger integrity while serving as a key resource for process improvement and mentorship of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
  • Support external audit requests and coordinate with auditors on fieldwork
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and close efficiency
  • Mentor and review the work of staff accountants
  • Partner with FP&A and other departments on ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred or in progress
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on GAAP application
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally

Numbers & Facts

LocationBoston, MA

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cash Flow Projectionunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • NetSuiteunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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