54 Results for Accounting Assistant Jobs in Danvers, MA

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Sr. Corporate Accountant

Beverly, MA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Corporate Accountant to support a fast-paced corporate accounting team in Beverly, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong public-company or corporate headquarters experience who can take ownership of close activities, balance sheet analysis, and financial reporting support. The right candidate will bring advanced general ledger expertise, strong Excel capabilities, and a hands-on approach to maintaining accurate and timely accounting records. Responsibilities: • Lead key parts of the monthly close process, helping ensure deadlines are met and financial data is recorded accurately. • Prepare and post journal entries for routine and complex accounting activity across corporate accounts. • Review general ledger balances and investigate fluctuations, variances, and unusual transactions. • Complete reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Record monthly accruals and other adjusting entries in accordance with company accounting policies. • Support corporate accounting operations within a publicly traded company environment, maintaining strong attention to compliance and accuracy. • Analyze financial information and provide clear documentation to support account activity and period-end results. • Use Excel and SAP to organize data, perform account analysis, and improve the efficiency of recurring accounting tasks.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Senior Property Accountant

Framingham, MA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations for a portfolio of properties in Framingham, Massachusetts. This role blends hands-on accounting leadership with analytical support, requiring someone who can manage reporting, close processes, audits, and property-related financial obligations with accuracy and sound judgment. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-entity accounting expertise, works comfortably across multiple P&Ls, and collaborates effectively with ownership, auditors, and external service partners. Responsibilities:• Oversee cash activity across multiple property and corporate accounts, monitoring balances and supporting informed funding and distribution decisions.• Direct the annual audit cycle by assembling schedules, organizing supporting records, and serving as the primary contact for outside auditors and accounting partners.• Prepare complete monthly financial packages, including statement review and variance analysis, to highlight operating results and key trends.• Execute the month-end close process from start to finish, including accruals, reclassification entries, journal postings, and account reconciliations.• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by compiling data, evaluating performance, and contributing financial insights for planning purposes.• Reconcile bank and investment accounts each month to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Administer annual insurance renewal coordination with ownership and maintain related documentation for covered properties and entities.• Partner with an external HR provider to handle employee-related administrative processes for a small staff population, including benefits-related updates and billings.• Maintain tax and corporate filing records for all entities, including annual reports and required state and organizational submissions, and oversee yearly common area maintenance reconciliations and tenant bill-backs for commercial properties.• Provide backup support for weekly payroll processing and assist with accounting system conversion activities, including work within platforms such as Yardi when applicable.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Property Accountant

Hopkinton, MA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Senior Property Accountant to manage the financial activities of a real estate portfolio in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. This position combines day-to-day accounting ownership with detailed financial analysis, supporting accurate reporting, timely close cycles, and compliance across multiple entities. The role calls for someone who can navigate complex property accounting matters, interpret operating results, and work effectively with leadership, auditors, and outside partners. Responsibilities:• Manage cash activity for property and corporate accounts, reviewing balances regularly to support funding needs and distribution planning.• Produce monthly financial reporting packages, analyzing statements and explaining performance fluctuations and notable trends.• Lead the full month-end close cycle, including accruals, journal entries, reclassifications, and balance sheet reconciliations.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by gathering financial data, assessing results, and offering planning support.• Reconcile bank and investment accounts on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies promptly and accurately.• Coordinate annual insurance renewals with ownership and maintain organized records for properties and related entities.• Work with an external HR partner to support employee administration, including benefits updates and related invoicing for a small team.• Maintain entity-level tax and compliance records, oversee annual filings, and manage CAM reconciliations and tenant chargebacks for commercial assets.• Provide backup assistance for weekly payroll activities and support accounting work tied to Yardi and other financial systems as needed.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Tax Accountant

Burlington, MA
remote
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Tax Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a payroll tax specialist who can strengthen reporting accuracy, investigate filing issues, and improve controls across multi-state payroll operations. The person in this position will partner with internal stakeholders to reconcile liabilities, resolve exceptions, and support ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Responsibilities: • Oversee the payroll tax tracking process, maintain detailed issue logs, and establish practical procedures to improve future tax filing accuracy and consistency. • Investigate rejected tax filings, perform research on root causes, and recommend corrective actions to bring filings into compliance. • Examine payroll records and reconcile payroll-related tax and benefit liabilities to confirm accurate reporting and account balances. • Review unemployment claims, gather supporting payroll documentation, and work with relevant contacts to resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Analyze payroll activity and prepare adjustment entries to ensure labor expenses are recorded correctly in the general ledger. • Support month-end close by reconciling payroll and benefits accounts and validating payroll reports for completeness and accuracy. • Produce recurring labor and payroll-related reports for leadership to support financial review and decision-making. • Assist with year-end 1099 reporting and help manage sales and use tax filing obligations in accordance with applicable regulations.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

54 results for Accounting Assistant in Danvers, MA