<p><strong><em>Compensation Accountant</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Location: Boston, Back Bay (3 days in office/week)</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Comp: $90-110k + bonus </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, an international consulting firm, is seeking a Compensation Accountant to join their accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>-Manage payroll, bonus, equity, and benefits accounting.</p><p>-Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support.</p><p>-Partner cross-functionally on compensation reporting and analysis.</p><p>Support audits, controls, and accounting compliance.</p><p>-Assist with process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.</p><p>-Contribute to global compensation accounting activities.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end U.S. payroll operations with precision and strong attention to compliance in Boston, Massachusetts. This role supports both payroll processing and the related accounting activities that keep financial records accurate and current. The ideal candidate will work across payroll, benefits, and finance matters while helping employees and internal teams resolve pay-related questions effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer full-cycle U.S. payroll for employees, ensuring wages, withholdings, benefit deductions, and final net pay are processed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including compensation, benefits, employer taxes, and recurring month-end accruals.<br>• Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts to confirm financial records align with payroll activity and supporting documentation.<br>• Perform quarterly and annual wage and tax reconciliations, identifying variances and resolving issues before required filings and reporting deadlines.<br>• Investigate discrepancies involving taxes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and paid time off, and take corrective action as needed.<br>• Monitor and validate payroll data exchanged between payroll platforms to maintain accurate employee records and payroll results.<br>• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to address compensation changes, payroll questions, and employee support needs.<br>• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2 information and supporting payroll compliance requirements.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a services organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure timely processing across billing, cash, and general ledger functions. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee incoming and outgoing financial transactions by processing vendor invoices, applying customer payments, following up on outstanding balances, and responding to account-related questions.<br>• Handle daily cash activity by recording transactions, reconciling receipts and disbursements, and keeping cash records current and accurate.<br>• Contribute to the monthly close cycle through preparation of journal entries, accrual calculations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.<br>• Reconcile bank statements, credit card activity, and key balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable financial data.<br>• Support a range of billing activities, including client invoicing, recurring charges, project-based billing, and other revenue transactions as needed.<br>• Monitor and record expenses and financial results across projects, departments, tenants, or business units to support accurate reporting.<br>• Produce accounting reports and schedules such as aging summaries, commissions reporting, and other financial analyses for management review.<br>• Assist with compliance and year-end support by preparing sales tax filings, organizing audit documentation, and supplying requested financial schedules.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting workflows, improve controls, and provide coverage for additional accounting duties or special assignments when needed.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role offers a part-time schedule during standard business hours and is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work across payables, receivables, cash management, and month-end tasks. The role blends routine transactional accounting with broader operational support, making it a strong fit for an adaptable team member who is comfortable with accounting systems and eager to contribute to a collaborative finance team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts payable workflow by examining invoices, confirming general ledger coding, coordinating approvals, and processing authorized payments through the designated expense platform.<br>• Create customer invoices and assist with ongoing billing operations to help ensure timely and accurate revenue processing.<br>• Record and monitor daily cash activity, maintaining complete and accurate documentation of incoming and outgoing transactions.<br>• Complete bank account reconciliations and support balance sheet reconciliation work to strengthen the accuracy of financial records.<br>• Contribute to the month-end close by preparing assigned entries, tracking checklist items, and helping keep closing deadlines on schedule.<br>• Build a working understanding of how accounting activity impacts the financial statements and support the preparation of reliable reporting.<br>• Provide day-to-day assistance across accounting and finance operations, stepping in where needed to support the broader team.<br>• Support efforts to bring more accounting processes back in-house by helping establish consistent and efficient operational workflows.
<p>My client, a Public Biotech in Cambridge, MA is hiring a Senior Accountant to join the team. The Senior Accountant will report to the Manager of SEC Reporting and assist with compliance and SEC Reporting for the company. Compensation for this position is $110-120K + Bonus + RSU's. This company is doing well, has several commercial products which are funding their pipeline, they are growing, offer alot of career growth potential, a great culture and work life balance and a great hybrid arrangement of only 1 day a week in the office. </p><p><br></p><p>If interested in hearing more, please EMAIL YOUR RESUME to matthew.katz@roberthalf ASAP or message me on Linkedin. Thank you.</p><p><br></p><p> </p>
<p>My client, a growing Investment Management Firm is looking to hire a Tax Manager to join the team. The Tax Manager will join a 7 person team and report to the Director of Tax. Compensation for this position is $125-155K + 25-35% bonus. This company is doing well, growing, offers nice growth potential great benefits, a great hybrid working arrangement of only 10 days a month in office with less needed during the summer, a nice work life balance and more!</p><p><br></p><p>If interested in hearing more, please EMAIL YOUR RESUME to matthew.katz@roberthalf or message me on linkedin ASAP. Thank you</p>
<p>Senior Fund Accountant – Family Office</p><p>Overview:</p><p>A private family office is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to support accounting, reporting, tax coordination, and cash management for its pooled investment vehicles (“the Funds”). This role partners closely with internal operations staff and external service providers to ensure accurate, timely financial and investor reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>-Manage daily accounting activities, including cash review and journal entries.</p><p>-Lead quarterly close processes, including valuation review, reconciliations, and investor reporting.</p><p>-Oversee preparation and review of audited financial statements and support annual audit activities.</p><p>-Coordinate tax compliance with external accounting partners.</p><p>-Review investment documentation and support general fund administration.</p><p>-Maintain investor transaction schedules and review materials for capital calls and distributions.</p><p>-Support all Fund‑related cash flow processing and perform regular cash reconciliations.</p><p>-Forecast liquidity needs and process stock distributions.</p><p>-Collaborate with Fund Accountants and treasury staff to streamline workflows.</p><p>-Leverage technology to improve processes and support new fund launches.</p><p>-Provide backup support on projects as needed.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support the financial management of commercial construction projects in the South Shore area. This hybrid role partners closely with project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to keep project records accurate, billing on schedule, and financial documentation complete. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with project managers and field teams from project award through closeout to maintain accurate financial records and support project execution.</p><p>• Set up new jobs and divisional structures, enter buyout information, and organize required documentation such as bonds and business license renewals.</p><p>• Review customer contract terms to ensure billing procedures, reporting obligations, and closeout requirements are properly followed throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Prepare and submit client invoices, monitor receivables, and escalate collection concerns promptly when payment issues arise.</p><p>• Enter and maintain project financial data in Sage, including budgets, subcontract commitments, and change orders.</p><p>• Work with project teams to gather lien waivers, track preliminary notices, and confirm compliance requirements are met before releasing vendor or subcontractor payments.</p><p>• Recommend weekly payment selections for subcontractors and respond to inquiries regarding payment timing and status.</p><p>• Coordinate project closeout activities by arranging meetings, supporting final documentation, and releasing notices of completion as needed.</p><p>• Participate in project startup sessions, award meetings, production calls, and other coordination meetings to keep accounting activities aligned with operational needs.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Fiduciary Tax Manager to lead tax compliance activities for a diverse book of trusts, estates, foundations, and retirement accounts in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is central to ensuring accurate filings, sound interpretation of governing documents, and timely responses to fiduciary tax matters. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, strong judgment, and the ability to work closely with internal partners and external advisors in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the end-to-end tax reporting cycle for a broad portfolio of fiduciary entities, ensuring filings are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee the preparation and final review of federal and state fiduciary returns, along with associated informational forms and supporting documentation.<br>• Analyze trust and estate instruments to determine proper tax treatment, including matters related to transfer tax considerations.<br>• Evaluate quarterly and annual tax obligations, confirm estimated payments, and track ongoing compliance deadlines across multiple accounts.<br>• Work closely with trust administration and other fiduciary partners to resolve tax questions and support account-specific planning needs.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for tax agencies by addressing notices, responding to inquiries, and helping bring outstanding issues to resolution.<br>• Maintain strong oversight of fiduciary tax data, documentation, and reporting processes to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
<p><strong><em>Senior Accountant</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Location: Boston, Back Bay (2 days in office/week)</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Comp: to $125k + bonus (20%)</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a private equity firm, is seeking a Sr, Accountant to join their accounting operations team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules</li><li>Maintain accounting records, reconciliations, and general ledger activity</li><li>Support tax reporting, audits, and compliance requirements</li><li>Assist with cash management and operational accounting activities</li><li>Identify and support process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Harvard, Massachusetts. In this role, you will contribute to day-to-day accounting activities, support timely financial close and reporting, and help ensure the integrity of financial information. This position also works closely with cross-functional partners to improve processes and strengthen accounting operations within a manufacturing-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For Immediate Interview contact Victor Muller at 508 205 2136</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive monthly close activities by recording journal entries, accruals, and other ledger updates in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research differences, and resolve issues that could affect the accuracy of financial results.</p><p>• Review balance sheet and income statement activity, identify unusual fluctuations, and provide clear explanations for variances.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain detailed account support and schedules for key financial statement line items.</p><p>• Assist in producing recurring financial reports and analysis used by leadership to monitor business performance.</p><p>• Partner with operational and procurement teams to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and aligned with supporting documentation.</p><p>• Support inventory and cost accounting efforts by validating data and assisting with related accounting processes.</p><p>• Contribute to audit readiness by compiling requested schedules, organizing records, and responding to information requests.</p><p>• Help enhance accounting workflows, internal controls, and ERP-related processes to improve consistency and reporting accuracy.</p>
<p>Excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a well-established Health Care Services Organization in the Waltham area. The Senior Accountant will lead month end and year end close activities ensuring effective financial management and accurate reporting. Responsibilities include financial reporting, drive month-end close activities, JE’s, balance sheet and subledger rexconcilations, GL analysis, grant reporting and involved with internal control innnitiatives. BS Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of solid accounting experience preferably in a Health Care setting. Sage Intacct and advanced Excel preferred with excellent overall communication skills required. Excellent team collaborative environment, tenured staff, great mission statement and outstanding benefits including aggressive PTO plan. This is schedule is mainly onsite, but flexibility when needed. Email dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn for immediate consideration.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a multi-location business in Westborough, Massachusetts. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and coordinating key payroll and administrative processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a hands-on environment, partnering with leadership, and helping improve day-to-day business operations through reliable analysis and execution.</p><p><br></p><p>For Immediate interview contact Victor Muller at 508 205 2136</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and period-end close tasks.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial results and management reports that provide leadership with a clear view of business performance.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity, oversee banking transactions, and track regular cash reporting across multiple operating locations.</p><p>• Contribute to budget planning, forecast updates, and variance reviews to support sound financial decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate with external accounting partners on tax preparation, audit support, and year-end financial matters.</p><p>• Administer recurring payroll processes and help ensure accurate employee compensation in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Maintain personnel records, onboarding documentation, and compliance-related files while supporting routine HR administration.</p><p>• Work with operational leaders to strengthen inventory oversight, reduce loss exposure, and reinforce cash-handling and policy compliance.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows across finance, payroll, HR, and location-level operations while supporting vendor and cross-site coordination.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting activities for our plant operations in Wayland, Massachusetts. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, contributing to close activities, and delivering reporting that helps leaders understand business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, solid analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries related to plant operations, including inventory, cost of goods sold, and accruals</li><li>Perform timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of plant financials</li><li>Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and plant performance reports</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Maintain financial performance metrics and KPIs, producing regular financial reports for management and stakeholders</li><li>Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate cost accounting and inventory valuation</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, providing supporting documentation and analysis</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the plant accounting function</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Global Biotech Company with expanding North American Operations in the Lexington area is looking for a Staff Accountant due to growth. The Staff Accountant will be part of a 3-person Finance team, reporting directly into the Controller, involved in both general accounting and transactional accounting duties. Responsibilities include assist with month end close activities, account analysis, bank reconciliations, JE’s, balance sheet analysis, year-end audit and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. The candidate should have a BS degree with 3+ years of corporate accounting experience, Excel and QuickBooks desired along with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a great opportunity for a Staff Accountant looking for a growth opportunity joining a solid leadership team, working for a great manager and excellent working team collaborative culture. Excellent benefits offered along with remote flexibility (ideally looking for 3 days on site) but tons of flexibility when needed. If interested, reach out to Dino Valeri at dino.valeri@roberthalf or message me thru LinkedIn.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Accountant to support core finance and reporting activities for a banking organization in the Burlington, Massachusetts area. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in monthly and quarterly reporting, account analysis, consolidations, and regulatory filings while partnering with finance and related business teams. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting and financial analysis skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a highly regulated environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop monthly financial reporting packages, including performance summaries, balance sheet reporting, profitability metrics, and analytical insights for leadership and board-level review.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc submissions for banking regulators and other external oversight bodies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness (FDIC and Federal Reserve)</p><p>• Reconcile designated general ledger accounts for subsidiary entities and investigate outstanding items through resolution.</p><p>• Execute intercompany eliminations and support consolidated financial reporting at month-end across multiple entities.</p><p>• Record assigned journal entries during the close process and help maintain the integrity of financial results.</p><p>• Support investment accounting activities by tracking transactions such as acquisitions, income receipts, sales, redemptions, and related events.</p><p>• Assist with year-end audit preparation by assembling financial statement schedules, disclosures, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Contribute to financial reporting for real estate-related subsidiaries and help maintain documentation for finance policies, procedures, controls, and risk areas.</p><p>• Participate in special finance projects and provide cross-functional backup support to ensure departmental coverage and continuity.</p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished Senior Tax Accountant to join a local public accounting team. This position focuses on delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory support for business clients across a range of entity structures and jurisdictions. The role also offers the opportunity to manage competing priorities and provide responsive service that builds long-term client trust.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and examine business tax filings for corporations, partnerships, and limited liability entities at the federal, state, and local levels.</p><p>• Handle multi-state tax compliance work, including allocation and apportionment matters, while addressing state-specific filing questions.</p><p>• Investigate complex tax matters and develop clear written guidance, recommendations, and supporting documentation for clients and internal teams.</p><p>• Support clients with state registration matters, nexus evaluations, voluntary disclosure processes, and sales tax audit-related activities.</p><p>• Review notices from tax agencies and communicate with taxing authorities to resolve filing issues, assessments, and other client concerns.</p><p>• Identify tax planning strategies that help business clients improve compliance and reduce overall tax exposure where appropriate.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong client relationships through timely communication, dependable follow-through, and thoughtful service.</p><p>• Oversee, coach, and review the work of entry-level team members to promote accuracy, development, and accountability.</p><p>• Manage several engagements at once while keeping work on schedule and aligned with budget expectations.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to assess their impact on client filings, planning, and reporting obligations.</p>
<p><strong>Property Accounting Manager </strong></p><p><strong><em>Boston, MA </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>4 days in-office, but good flexibility </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Comp: $130 -$140k plus bonus</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Property Accounting Manager to join a commercial real estate organization in Boston, Massachusetts.</p><p>This individual will oversee accounting, financial analysis, and reporting for a portfolio of real estate entities. This role partners closely with property operations, leasing, construction, and asset management teams to support business objectives and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Property Accounting Manager to support a commercial real estate organization on a project or interim basis. This Contract opportunity will lead the review of core property accounting activities, strengthen coordination with an external property management partner, and help improve the accuracy of billing, recoveries, and financial oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial real estate accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with finance leaders and operational stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and monitor property accounting work handled by an external management firm to ensure accurate execution and timely delivery.</p><p>• Strengthen tenant recovery and billing practices by reviewing setups, validating charges, and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Examine lease abstract information within the lease administration system and confirm that key financial terms are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Lead the preparation, review, and refinement of annual property budgets using MRI software.</p><p>• Collaborate with corporate finance, asset management, and outside partners to improve reporting quality and streamline accounting processes.</p><p>• Support month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review related to assigned properties.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and identify issues affecting recoveries, operating expenses, or budget performance, then recommend corrective action.</p><p>• Serve as a central point of contact between internal leadership and third-party property management teams on accounting matters.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Practitioner to support high-volume payment operations in Providence, Rhode Island. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling invoice review, payment processing, and records research in a structured accounting environment. The role works closely with senior accounting staff and internal business partners to help ensure timely, accurate handling of corporate payables.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and scan incoming accounts payable documents, ensuring invoices and supporting records are ready for processing.<br>• Process invoices, vouchers, and payment transactions while applying appropriate account coding and required documentation.<br>• Examine invoice details in Kofax, validate key data for corporate invoices, and direct items to the appropriate teams for action.<br>• Research invoice information and file records to resolve routing questions, clarify descriptions, and support accurate processing.<br>• Prepare simple summaries and reporting related to processed documents, including daily and weekly pay select activity.<br>• Create and manage pay select lists for corporate payments and support the preparation of weekly payment selection reports.<br>• Handle payment execution through paper checks and electronic methods, including ACH-related files and Paymode transactions.<br>• Set up employee reimbursement accounts in Red Carpet and respond to special payment handling requests as needed.<br>• Communicate regularly with divisional practitioners and project accountants regarding payment status, documentation, and processing questions.<br>• Assist senior accounting personnel with day-to-day accounts payable tasks and provide proof of electronic payments when requested.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a large public company in Woburn, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen the month-end close process, and help maintain accurate financial reporting in a complex, high-volume environment. The role requires strong analytical ability, hands-on leadership in general ledger activities, and comfort working with large data sets and Oracle Fusion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities and help ensure reporting deadlines are met with accuracy and consistency.<br>• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting workpapers to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Analyze financial data, operating expenses, and other account activity to identify variances, trends, and areas requiring follow-up.<br>• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to financial statement audits and internal reviews.<br>• Use Oracle Fusion Financials and advanced Excel tools, including pivot tables, to manage reporting and evaluate large volumes of data.<br>• Monitor account balances and investigate discrepancies through detailed account reconciliation and transactional analysis.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to reinforce compliance with SOX requirements and established internal control standards.<br>• Contribute to oversight of capital expenditure accounting and related reporting activities as needed.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support financial operations and cost reporting for a Long-term Contract position in Burlington, Massachusetts area. This role will focus on cost analysis, reconciliations, billing support, and financial reporting while helping maintain accurate records and compliance with applicable accounting and government contracting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cost accounting, sharp analytical ability, and confidence working with complex financial data in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review cost reports, budgets, and financial projections that help leaders monitor project performance and spending trends.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activities, reconcile key accounts, and ensure balance sheet items are accurately supported each reporting period.</p><p>• Analyze financial transactions across payables, receivables, payroll, and operating expenses to improve accuracy and visibility into costs.</p><p>• Generate customer invoices on a monthly basis and support timely billing by validating underlying financial data.</p><p>• Create and post manual journal entries in the accounting system while maintaining clear documentation and audit support.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding purchase orders to help track commitments, accruals, and spending activity.</p><p>• Contribute to audit preparation by organizing records, responding to documentation requests, and explaining accounting treatment as needed.</p><p>• Partner with the accounts payable function to help resolve processing issues and maintain efficient financial operations.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance hands-on reporting tasks with thoughtful financial analysis in a part-time, fully remote capacity. The person in this role will help strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities while providing reliable insights during a critical planning period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze budget performance by comparing planned figures with actual results and highlighting meaningful variances.<br>• Prepare, review, and validate financial reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.<br>• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports that support budgeting, operational review, and leadership decision-making.<br>• Assist with forecasting activities and contribute analytical support during the organization's key budget season.<br>• Enter, organize, and maintain financial data used for reporting, analysis, and presentation materials.<br>• Create clear summaries and supporting materials that help communicate financial information to stakeholders.<br>• Partner with internal finance contacts to provide day-to-day budgeting and reporting support where team capacity is limited.<br>• Take on additional analytical assignments as needed based on business priorities and individual capability.
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead product costing and inventory accounting for our apparel and footwear business in Boston, Massachusetts. This individual contributor role will translate detailed cost and supply chain data into financial insight that supports pricing, profitability, and operational decision-making. The position works closely with sourcing, production, logistics, and accounting partners to strengthen margin visibility, maintain accurate valuation, and improve reporting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the standard costing process across seasonal apparel and footwear assortments, ensuring bills of materials and related cost inputs are accurate and current.<br>• Evaluate changes in materials, freight, duties, and production expenses to explain cost variances and highlight opportunities to protect profitability.<br>• Partner with sourcing and production teams to calculate landed costs and provide analysis that supports gross margin planning.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting during the monthly close cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of inventory and work-in-process balances.<br>• Monitor reserve levels for excess, slow-moving, or obsolete stock and develop forecasts to support markdown and valuation decisions.<br>• Support audit activity by maintaining sound costing documentation, validating inventory valuation methods, and responding to external auditor requests.<br>• Maintain the integrity of costing data, item records, and pricing structures within the company’s ERP environment.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve the movement of financial information between operational and accounting workflows.
<p>A growing and innovative organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and help scale processes in a dynamic environment.</p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will serve as a key contributor across financial reporting, compliance, operational accounting, process optimization, and strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules while maintaining strong accounting standards and controls.</li><li>Partner with finance and business stakeholders to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.</li><li>Evaluate existing procedures and identify opportunities for automation, workflow enhancements, and operational improvements.</li><li>Support audit activities and coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual financial statement audits and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal control frameworks, risk mitigation practices, and documentation standards.</li><li>Monitor cash activity and contribute to forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership on special projects, business initiatives, reporting enhancements, and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Act as a resource and mentor across the accounting function while helping establish best practices and consistency throughout the team.</li></ul><p><br></p>