We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Newton, Massachusetts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex financial operations and reporting during a transitional phase for the company. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial system transitions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting functions. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. • Oversee the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely posting of financial transactions. • Perform detailed account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to maintain financial integrity. • Assist with the conversion of financial systems, including transitioning from Great Plains to QuickBooks Desktop. • Support financial reporting during a reverse merger, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. • Collaborate with internal and external teams to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency. • Provide expertise in the use of accounting tools such as QuickBooks, Great Plains, and Bill.com. • Contribute to the eventual transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite by preparing systems and processes for migration. • Address and resolve discrepancies or issues in financial data with a proactive approach. • Work closely with auditors during audits to provide required documentation and insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Proven experience in month-end close processes, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations. • Familiarity with financial system conversions, particularly Great Plains and QuickBooks Desktop. • Strong proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Great Plains, and Bill.com. • Knowledge of financial reporting requirements during mergers or similar transitions. • Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities. • Experience with NetSuite is a plus but not required.

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Newton, MA
remote
Contract / Temporary to Hire
47.50 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Newton, Massachusetts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex financial operations and reporting during a transitional phase for the company. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial system transitions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting functions. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. • Oversee the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely posting of financial transactions. • Perform detailed account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to maintain financial integrity. • Assist with the conversion of financial systems, including transitioning from Great Plains to QuickBooks Desktop. • Support financial reporting during a reverse merger, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. • Collaborate with internal and external teams to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency. • Provide expertise in the use of accounting tools such as QuickBooks, Great Plains, and Bill.com. • Contribute to the eventual transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite by preparing systems and processes for migration. • Address and resolve discrepancies or issues in financial data with a proactive approach. • Work closely with auditors during audits to provide required documentation and insights.
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