Accountant

Vaco - Malden, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Malden, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accountant will manage general accounting and financial processes for the company, ensuring smooth financial operations. This role involves daily accounting tasks, preparing tax documents, updating expense files, and performing financial transactions with a strong attention to detail. The Accountant will also handle administrative duties, such as client communication and invoice management, while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accounting records and files
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
• Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses)
• Reconcile bank statements
• Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures
• Prepare documents for audits
• Advise clients on financial issues via email or phone
• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

Requirements

• Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets
• Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus
• Good math skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Degree in Accounting; MSc is a plus