Staff Accountant

Charles River Associates - Boston, MA

Full-time

Remote - Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Accountant position at Charles River Associates involves joining the Financial Administration team to support the preparation of financial reports and general ledger activities. The role focuses on ensuring accurate financial data management for North America operations while collaborating with various stakeholders to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, ensuring that transactions are accurately explained and supported
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring balances are appropriately supported
• Support the preparation of internal financials, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings releases, and other investor materials
• Maintain fixed asset schedules utilizing the fixed asset software
• Maintain prepaid expenses and deferred charges schedules
• Assist with general ledger close processes, such as allocations, FX rates, internal report preparation, consolidation
• Responsible for areas such as cash, fixed assets and depreciation, prepaids and deposits, investments in subsidiaries, intercompany accounting, goodwill, intangibles, leases, asset retirement obligations, debt and deferred financing fees, and general accruals
• Assist with external auditor requests related to quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX 404 audits
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• 2-4 years of experience in general accounting required
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Required experience with public companies and SEC reporting
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with various levels of staff and management, as well as external parties
• Willing and initiative to assist others to meet deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer experience with Oracle

Benefits

• Career growth and mentorship opportunities
• Flexible work environment
• Inclusivity in work arrangements