Sr. Accountant

Robert Half - Boston, MA

Part-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sr. Accountant position is a long-term part-time contract role based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is essential for maintaining financial records and processing employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies. The Sr. Accountant will interact with employees, manage customer accounts, and ensure the accurate processing of financial data, with the majority of work being done remotely and requiring one day a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and manage employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Interact with employees regarding expenses, providing clarification and guidance when necessary
• Implement processes to accurately code financial transactions to the General Ledger (GL)
• Leverage knowledge of NetSuite for purchasing and other financial tasks
• Oversee the process of month-end close cash coding, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer credit records, taking appropriate action when necessary
• Process customer credit applications with precision and efficiency
• Monitor customer accounts, taking appropriate actions based on account status
• Resolve customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Utilize skills in Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, and Month End Close to perform duties efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably at a senior level
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with accounting software, preferably NetSuite
• Demonstrated skills in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations
• Experience in managing general ledger activities
• Ability to prepare and post journal entries as required
• Experience in executing month-end close processes
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong ethical standards and integrity in all business dealings
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan