Senior Accountant - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Senior Accountant

Medford, MA - Close to T

HYBRID - 3 days onsite required

$85-95k/yearly flexible based on experience

Our client based in Medford, MA is seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented Senior Accountant with proven experience in startup environment. The ideal candidate is not only skilled in accounting but also possesses a passion for mentoring and leadership, with the potential to guide others as the department evolves. This role offers significant growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company, making it perfect for someone eager to make an impact and grow their career.

Requirements: Drug test and background check

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a finance-related discipline required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred (CPA pursuit is a plus but not required)

• Expertise in balance sheet management, financial reporting, financial controls, reconciliations, reviewing reports, processing journal entries, and audit support.
• Experience in Startup or similar environment required

• High-volume transactional accounting experience required
• MS Office, advanced Excel, and NetSuite required
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities:

• Managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ensure the company's financial integrity and support the Accounting Manager in mentoring and guiding team members.
• Expertise in balance sheet management, financial reporting, financial controls, reconciliations, reviewing reports, processing journal entries, and audit support.

• Reconcile and maintain major balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Demonstrate understanding of how balance sheet accuracy impacts financial decisions and company performance.

• Audit weekly payroll for accuracy and compliance.
• Record weekly payroll activity.
• Reconcile payroll expenses quarterly with IRS Form 941.

• Understand the financial mechanics of the company's three lines of business:

• Assist the Accounting Manager in the monthly closing process and financial reporting.

• Compile auditor schedules and fulfill requests during audits.
• Provide insights and support to external auditors.
• Pull samples for audits and ensure accuracy in audit documentation.

• Research accounting policies and review documents or agreements for compliance and accuracy.

• Dig into company data to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Provide detailed insights to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the business to support accurate financial reporting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.