• Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Norwood, MA)


    Description

    We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Norwood, MA. This role primarily involves handling general ledger tasks, managing accounts payable, and performing other accounting and administrative duties. The successful candidate will be proficient in a range of skills including Accounts Payable (AP), Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Month End Close, and proficiency in software applications.

    Responsibilities:

    + Prepare reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts

    + Process Journal Entries for accrued expenses, fixed assets, and payroll

    + Reconcile statements for multiple bank accounts

    + Participate in the month-end variance review against budget, prior month, and prior year

    + Assess variances when performing reconciliations, closings, and forecasting functions

    + Maintain vendor accounts and ensure accurate coding and recording in accounts payable

    + Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation

    + Ensure credit is received from suppliers as necessary for returns and invoice discrepancies

    + Daily posting and emailing of customer invoices and follow-up on past due customer payments

    + Research and set up of new customers and ensure receipt of valid sales tax exemption certificates from customers

    + Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing other tasks as assigned.

    Requirements

    Requirements/Preferred Qualifications:

    + 3-5+ years of professional accounting experience

    + Capable of performing Month End Close independently

    + Strong knowledge of US GAAP

    + Proficiency in general accounting processes including:

    + Bank Reconciliations

    + Maintain and manage General Ledger

    + Preparing and recording Journal Entries, setting up balance sheet, etc.

    + Familiarity with full-cycle AP preferred but not required

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

     

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