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Sr. Accountant
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in North Reading, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone with a keen attention to detail and a strong background in accounting and financial management, including expertise in real estate accounting. You will work in a dynamic environment, handling manual accounting processes and utilizing advanced Excel skills to support key financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and execute month-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Maintain and manage general ledger accounts, ensuring all entries are properly recorded.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries for various financial transactions.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and bank statements to ensure consistency and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Analyze and report on financial data related to real estate and franchise operations.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to create and maintain financial reports.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within manual accounting workflows.</p>
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or financial management.<br>• Proficiency in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entries.<br>• Strong skills in account reconciliation and bank statement analysis.<br>• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and data analysis.<br>• Familiarity with real estate and franchise accounting practices.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a manual accounting environment.<br>• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Effective communication skills for collaboration with various teams and stakeholders.
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  • North Reading, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 39.59 - 45.84 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in North Reading, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone with a keen attention to detail and a strong background in accounting and financial management, including expertise in real estate accounting. You will work in a dynamic environment, handling manual accounting processes and utilizing advanced Excel skills to support key financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and execute month-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Maintain and manage general ledger accounts, ensuring all entries are properly recorded.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries for various financial transactions.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and bank statements to ensure consistency and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Analyze and report on financial data related to real estate and franchise operations.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to create and maintain financial reports.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within manual accounting workflows.</p>
  • 2025-12-11T17:04:43Z

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