Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Lexington, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to accruals, prepaid balances, amortization, fixed assets, depreciation, and account reclassifications while ensuring transactions are recorded in the correct period.
- Review general ledger activity and complete assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations by investigating variances, clearing reconciling items, and confirming supporting detail is accurate.
- Contribute to the month-end close process by assembling schedules, validating account activity, and helping maintain timely completion of accounting deliverables.
- Organize and maintain clear supporting records for entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit requests to ensure documentation remains complete and ready for review.
- Apply company accounting policies, approval requirements, and internal control standards consistently across assigned work to support accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling requested support, preparing schedules, and ensuring account reconciliations are complete and properly documented.
- Oversee employee expense submissions and corporate card activity, verifying compliance with policy and resolving discrepancies when needed.
- Provide analytical support through ad hoc financial reporting and recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, and system utilization.
- Serve as backup support for payroll processing and accounts payable tasks, including entry of vendor transactions into the accounting system as needed.
Requirements
- 3+ years of accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for general ledger activity and month-end close.
- Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliation processes.
- Experience supporting accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and amortization accounting.
- Ability to prepare accurate documentation and maintain organized records for audits and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with expense management, payroll backup support, and accounts payable processes.
- Solid understanding of internal controls, accounting procedures, and deadline-driven close environments.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and spreadsheets, with the ability to research discrepancies and resolve issues independently.