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Senior Accountant - Growth!

CFS
  • Brighton, MA
  • $90,000–$100,000 Per Year
5 days ago
CFS

Job Description



Title: Senior Accountant
Location:
Waltham
Salary:
$90-100K



Highlights of the Senior Accountant Opportunity



  • The Company: A rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization providing technology and project-based service solutions across commercial, institutional, and government markets.

  • The Growth: Following a recent acquisition by a larger industry platform, the company is investing in its finance and accounting function to support continued expansion and operational excellence.

  • The Position: Reporting directly to finance leadership, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, operational accounting, and business analysis. This position offers broad exposure across accounting functions and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.

  • The Opportunity: Join a growing, private equity-backed organization where you'll gain broad exposure to accounting and operations, partner closely with leadership, and help drive process improvements during an exciting phase of expansion.



The Senior Accountant's Responsibilities



  • Own assigned aspects of the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and account analysis.

  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and bank reconciliations.

  • Analyze financial results and investigate account fluctuations and variances.

  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.

  • Review corporate credit card activity and ensure proper coding and documentation.

  • Assist with cash forecasting and liquidity reporting.

  • Support external audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation.

  • Partner with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams as needed, including collection support.

  • Contribute to process improvements, internal controls, and accounting best practices.

  • Participate in special projects, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.



Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.

  • Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.

  • Proven balance sheet reconciliation and journal entry experience.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, LOOKUP functions, and large data set analysis.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

  • Experience with project-based, construction, field service, or similar operational environments is a plus.

  • ERP experience preferred.







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Numbers & Facts

LocationBrighton, MA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

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  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accrual-Basis Accountingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Analysisunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Credit Analysisunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Setsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Liquidityunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched

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