Wayland, MA US
We are looking for a qualified Accountant that will be responsible for performing accounting transactions. Responsibilities include preparing and posting accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entry transactions, reconciling balance sheet account balances and bank statements, preparing general ledger entries, and performing month-end close procedures. A successful Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities
· Accounting and banking transactions including posting and reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable, issuance of payments, and journal entries;
· General Ledger transactions and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes;
· Corporate expense allocation process and invoicing
· Prepare accurate and timely reports, if applicable;
· Reconcile balances and balance sheet general ledger accounts;
· Maintain bank accounts and reconcile bank statements;
· Prepare weekly reports as needed;
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor;
Experience, Skills and Education
· Degree in Accounting required;
· Knowledge of accounting procedures and concepts;
· Hands-on accounting experience (2 or more years);
· Experience with General Ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process;
· Superior accuracy and attention to detail; provide quality work product;
· Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines and work independently;
· Good understanding of financial reporting and analytics;
· Excellent MS Office and computer abilities;
· Superior organizational and time management skills;
· Confident, with the ability to accept and respond to challenges in a fast-paced, results-driven environment;
· Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present topics in a concise manner;
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people at all levels and in a variety of functions;
· Team player with ability to problem solve effectively and collaboratively;
· Must be able to work independently and with a small team environment;
· Ideal candidate must be able to manage multiple projects at one time and adhere to strict deadlines;