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 Financial Analyst to strengthen financial planning, performance reporting, and business insight generation for our team in Randolph, Massachusetts. This role combines analytical rigor with data visualization expertise to turn complex financial information into clear recommendations for decision-makers. The ideal candidate will partner closely with finance and accounting stakeholders to improve reporting quality, support forecasting activities, and deliver meaningful analysis that guides business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and enhance Power BI dashboards that present core financial results, including profitability, cash position, balance sheet activity, and budget-to-actual performance.<br>• Gather, combine, and refine data from enterprise sources to build dependable datasets and scalable financial reporting models.<br>• Develop data structures, calculations, and query logic that support accurate reporting and efficient analysis across finance functions.<br>• Contribute to budget preparation, forecasting cycles, and scenario analysis to help leadership evaluate business options and financial outcomes.<br>• Review financial results against plans and prior periods, highlighting key drivers, emerging trends, and material variances.<br>• Replace manual spreadsheet-based reporting with automated, centralized processes that improve consistency, reduce errors, and save time.<br>• Present findings through clear visuals and concise summaries tailored to business partners and leaders who need practical financial insight.<br>• Work collaboratively with finance and accounting teams to improve reporting methods, strengthen analytics capabilities, and support ongoing business decisions.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance analysis for our team in Worcester, Massachusetts. This role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and cross-functional decision support while helping leaders understand results and identify improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, comfort working with financial systems and reporting tools, and a practical approach to partnering with operations, accounting, and business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>For Immediate Interview contact Victor Muller at 508 205 2136</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain annual budget models and supporting schedules to help guide financial planning activities.</p><p>• Refresh rolling forecasts on a regular basis, analyze changing trends, and provide insights that support business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare data and analysis for monthly close reporting, including profitability, margin performance, sales mix, emerging risks, and potential actions to improve results.</p><p>• Track key performance indicators each day and compile information needed for recurring management reports.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to develop financial evaluations and business cases for product initiatives and other investment opportunities.</p><p>• Create, enhance, and maintain business intelligence reporting solutions using Power BI and related reporting platforms.</p><p>• Support operational cost improvement efforts by monitoring savings initiatives and communicating progress through clear reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate with accounting to assemble monthly statistical information used in general ledger activities and broader financial reporting.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports, including activity reporting for cafeteria operations and other business analysis as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a finance team in Massachusetts. This position supports core accounting and financial reporting activities, including close processes, forecasting, reconciliations, and regulatory submissions within a banking or credit union environment. The role is well suited for a dependable individual who can work independently, partner with internal stakeholders, and help strengthen reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>For Immediate Interview please contact Victor Muller at 508- 205 2136</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create internal financial reports and assist with required external regulatory filings to support accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations across general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues with appropriate documentation.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance review activities by analyzing trends and explaining key drivers.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries for month-end close and help maintain an organized, reliable closing process.</p><p>• Support the calculation and documentation of the allowance for credit loss in accordance with established policies.</p><p>• Review financial information for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, escalating concerns when needed.</p><p>• Build and maintain process documentation, operating instructions, and troubleshooting references for finance activities.</p><p>• Assess existing workflows and recommend improvements that enhance controls, reduce manual effort, and increase efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with auditors and assist with requests during internal or external audit engagements.</p>
We are looking for an Accountant to join a growing team in Taunton, Massachusetts in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This role is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who wants hands-on exposure to core financial operations while building a long-term career path. The position supports daily accounting activities, cash management, and financial reporting, with the chance to be considered for a permanent role based on performance and business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain the accuracy of daily general ledger activity by reviewing balances and resolving routine discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and release wire transactions while following established financial controls and approval procedures.<br>• Monitor daily cash activity and calculate cash positions to support effective fund management.<br>• Record recurring and ad hoc journal entries to keep accounting records current and complete.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including account review, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Contribute to financial reporting by gathering data and helping organize documentation for internal use.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed to ensure timely transaction handling.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain reliable financial records.
<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>
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Marlborough, Massachusetts. This position will play a key role in day-to-day accounting operations, month-end activities, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and post journal entries while completing balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate monthly and annual closing activities.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable tasks, including reviewing invoices, coordinating disbursements, and resolving vendor account discrepancies.</p><p>• Contribute to the tracking of depreciation, operating expenditures, outside service costs, and commission-related accounting entries.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records for fixed assets and inventory to ensure proper valuation and reporting.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial reports, supporting budget-related analysis, and handling accounting activities tied to payroll.</p><p>• Provide documentation and schedules for audits and help organize materials required for internal and external review.</p><p>• Support tax-related filings, including sales tax and corporate tax reporting, while following company policies and compliance standards.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional partners to strengthen accounting workflows, improve accuracy, and reinforce internal controls.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join an office and support day-to-day financial operations with a strong emphasis on general ledger accounting, accounts payable accuracy, and timely execution. This position works closely with finance leadership to manage multi-entity payment activity, maintain dependable records, and contribute to a well-controlled accounting environment. The ideal candidate brings sound accounting judgment, a service-focused approach, and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle across multiple entities, from invoice intake and review through payment processing by check, wire, and card-based methods.</p><p>• Assist with month-end activities by preparing journal entries, supporting accruals and reclassifications, and helping complete reconciliations on general ledger and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Examine invoices for coding accuracy, authorization, and policy compliance before releasing payments.</p><p>• Track upcoming disbursements and share projected cash requirements with the finance team to support funding decisions and payment planning.</p><p>• Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready accounts payable documentation and vendor files.</p><p>• Work with internal partners to resolve invoice, approval, and payment issues while keeping workflows efficient and detail-focused.</p><p>• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting, tax-related requests, and management review, and contribute to process or system improvements as needed.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is well suited for someone who can manage financial records accurately, contribute to tax-related activities, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a consistent focus on accuracy and deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial activity is captured accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.<br>• Support corporate tax processes by organizing documentation, assisting with filings, and helping ensure compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Contribute to sales tax reporting activities, including data review, calculation support, and submission preparation.<br>• Assist with the preparation of corporate tax returns by compiling financial information and coordinating required schedules.<br>• Review accounting records for completeness and accuracy while helping strengthen day-to-day financial controls.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for reporting, reconciliations, and tax-related deliverables.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong expertise in receivables, advanced Excel capabilities, and solid general ledger knowledge. The role will support daily accounting operations, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to financial accuracy in a manufacturing-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare customer invoices, process billing activities, and apply incoming payments accurately to maintain timely accounts receivable records.<br>• Support revenue-related accounting tasks and help ensure transactions are recorded completely and correctly.<br>• Partner with the Accounting Manager on month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.<br>• Handle day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable processing while providing broader support across the general ledger.<br>• Perform bank, cash, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy and control.<br>• Review inventory and manufacturing-related costs, helping assess product margins and identify cost trends.<br>• Conduct variance analysis and provide documentation and assistance during audit-related requests.<br>• Work closely with sales teams, customers, and international business partners to resolve billing and accounting questions effectively.
<p><strong>Position Title: </strong>Staff Accountant</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Brookline (Hybrid schedule, 3 days onsite)</p><p><strong>Compensation: </strong>$65-70k (based on experience)</p><p><br></p><p>The Staff Accountant supports the daily financial operations of a non‑profit, mission‑driven educational institution. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, assisting with month‑ and year‑end close activities, and supporting the production of financial reports. The position also contributes to budgeting, variance analysis, grant and restricted fund tracking, and audit preparation.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished Accounting Manager to support our client (med device manufacturing) in Tewksbury, Massachusetts . This Long-term Contract opportunity will oversee divisional accounting operations, deliver accurate financial reporting, and help drive a disciplined close process in a public company setting. The position offers a hands-on role for someone who can balance technical accounting knowledge with strong business partnership across finance and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle for an assigned business unit, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate financial statements along with internal management reports to support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, journal entry review, and day-to-day transactional accounting support.</p><p>• Examine account activity, financial trends, and period-over-period variances to identify issues and explain performance.</p><p>• Maintain timely balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to strengthen reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate responses for internal and external audit inquiries by gathering documentation and addressing follow-up items.</p><p>• Contribute to public company reporting and compliance activities while upholding established accounting policies and internal controls.</p><p>• Work closely with operations, finance, and other functional partners to align accounting outcomes with business activity.</p><p>• Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting workflows, controls, and reporting practices.</p><p>• Provide direction and support to accounting staff or other team members involved in the close and reporting process.</p>
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 a Cost Accounting Manager to lead product costing and inventory valuation activities for retail/consumer products operations in Boston, Massachusetts. This individual contributor role will translate detailed product and supply chain data into financial insight that supports margin improvement, accurate close processes, and informed business decisions. The position works closely with sourcing, production, logistics, and accounting partners to strengthen cost visibility, maintain reliable valuation methods, and improve reporting efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead standard cost development, including detailed bill of materials review and ongoing cost updates.</p><p>• Examine material, freight, duty, and production cost fluctuations to identify drivers of margin erosion and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Partner with sourcing and operational teams to evaluate landed cost components and provide actionable gross margin analysis.</p><p>• Manage inventory-related month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and work-in-progress reviews.</p><p>• Monitor inventory reserves for slow-moving, obsolete, or markdown-exposed goods and support forecasting of related exposures.</p><p>• Oversee adherence to inventory valuation policies and support audit requests tied to costing practices and financial controls.</p><p>• Maintain accurate costing structures, item data, and pricing information within enterprise systems to preserve data integrity.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to automate and simplify the movement of financial data between production processes and accounting records.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Sr. Accounting Manager to support our client north of Boston through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will lead core cost accounting activities, helping ensure accurate financial reporting and meaningful analysis for operational decision-making. The role will also support to strengthen costing practices, improve processes, and support profitability across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end and quarter-end manufacturing cost accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate financial close results.</p><p>• Support our Supply Chain through this year’s budgeting process. </p><p>• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting analysis related to inventory balances, including in-service merchandise and amortization activity.</p><p>• Direct cycle count and physical inventory programs in coordination with Operations to promote accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.</p><p>• Establish and apply enhanced product costing standards that align with corporate accounting policies and drive consistency across the organization.</p><p>• Assess inventory reserve requirements, including excess and obsolete stock, in partnership with Supply Chain leadership.</p><p>• Strengthen and monitor internal control execution while identifying opportunities to improve cost and inventory processes, including support for new system-related workflows.</p><p>• Coordinate cost and inventory support for quarterly reviews and annual audits, responding to documentation requests and resolving follow-up items.</p><p>• Drive product cost planning, margin analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities to support financial performance management.</p><p>• Provide analytical insight to Operations and Supply Chain teams to uncover efficiencies, improve decision-making, and support profitability initiatives.</p><p>• Supervise and develop the cost accounting team while leading ad hoc analysis and special projects as business needs arise.</p>
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><strong>Position: Cost Accounting Manager </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Palmer, Massachusetts <em>(Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Contact: Kelleigh Marquard | <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><strong>Reference ID: KM0013451742</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the Palmer, Massachusetts area to hire a Cost Accounting Manager. This is a high-visibility role supporting manufacturing operations in a complex, project-based environment. The position offers strong exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional partnership, and long-term career growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Summary</p><p>The Cost Accounting Manager will support financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory analysis, and operational performance. This person will work closely with finance, operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and program management teams to provide financial insight and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to inventory, cost of sales, and manufacturing variances</li><li>Perform cost accounting analysis including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and work-in-process analysis</li><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules</li><li>Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory processes</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and operational performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and program management</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities</li><li>Assist with project and contract financial tracking, including profitability and cost performance</li><li>Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing, and cost reduction initiatives</li><li>Support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, cost accounting standards, and government contracting requirements</li><li>Help maintain inventory integrity, indirect cost allocations, and manufacturing cost structures</li></ul><p>Compensation and Benefits</p><ul><li>Competitive compensation based on experience</li><li>Annual bonus opportunity</li><li>Hybrid work schedule</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Healthcare benefits</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Employee stock ownership program starting on day one</li><li>Career growth opportunities within the organization</li></ul><p>Why Join</p><p>This company offers a strong leadership team, employee development, and opportunities for internal advancement. This role provides direct exposure to senior finance leadership and broad experience across manufacturing operations and business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Commercial Real Estate Accountant to support the financial operations of a portfolio of residential multifamily properties in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong property accounting experience, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to financial reporting and close activities. The position works closely with asset and property management teams to deliver accurate records, meaningful analysis, and timely reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations for assigned multifamily real estate assets, ensuring financial records remain complete, accurate, and up to date.</li><li>Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, making sure transactions are recorded accurately and all deadlines are met consistently.</li><li>Process vendor invoices and maintain supporting documentation to ensure disbursement records are organized and current.</li><li>Track and maintain vendor compliance documentation, including W-9 forms and certificates of insurance, updating records as renewals or changes arise.</li><li>Manage annual 1099 preparation and filing to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.</li><li>Prepare recurring monthly and annual reporting packages, including accounts payable activity, rent and receivables details, delinquency reports, management summaries, lender reporting, budgets, and performance analyses.</li><li>Review monthly income statements and general ledger activity to verify accuracy, identify and resolve discrepancies, and record adjusting entries as needed.</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses for assigned properties and communicate significant trends or exceptions to management partners when appropriate.</li><li>Assist with audits, ad hoc financial requests, and accounting setup for newly acquired properties as needed.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support our client in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This position focuses on maintaining accurate billing, payment processing, and purchasing records while helping ensure financial transactions are completed in a timely and compliant manner. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving discrepancies, and experience working across both payables and receivables functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate and issue invoices for multiple revenue streams, ensuring billing records are complete and submitted accurately.</p><p>• Reconcile account activity by comparing statements, transactions, and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy.</p><p>• Research payment or account issues and take appropriate corrective action, including processing adjustments or coordinating payment holds when needed.</p><p>• Examine purchase requests for correctness, required details, and authorization before creating purchase orders for vendors.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute purchase orders in alignment with procurement and accounting procedures.</p><p>• Review vendor billing documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding prior to payment processing.</p><p>• Set up and process disbursements through approved payment methods such as checks, wires, or electronic payment platforms.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial records and enter accounting data accurately to support reporting and audit readiness.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Southern, New Hampshire. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial data for manufacturing operations, delivering meaningful cost insights, and supporting business decisions with clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly and annual closing activities by preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Produce and interpret recurring financial reports, including monthly statements, margin performance, and profitability by product line.</p><p>• Maintain and refine standard costing data, including annual updates to labor and overhead rates and ongoing evaluation of cost trends.</p><p>• Manage inventory-related accounting processes such as valuation reviews, account tie-outs, cycle count support, reserve analysis, and manufacturing transaction oversight.</p><p>• Examine cost of goods sold, production variances, material usage, and inventory activity to identify issues and highlight opportunities for operational improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations leaders to track savings initiatives, evaluate capital spending, and support new product efforts from a financial perspective.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of the annual budget, quarterly outlooks, long-range planning, and special financial analyses as business needs arise.</p><p>• Present monthly financial outcomes, margin insights, and performance indicators to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting activities for a life sciences organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on clinical accruals, R&D accruals, reconciliations, and monthly close processes while partnering with teams involved in research and development operations. The ideal candidate brings strong pharmaceutical or biotech accounting experience, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across evolving systems and processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee clinical trial and R&D accrual accounting by reviewing contracts, financial activity, recording appropriate entries, and maintaining accurate period-end balances.</p><p>• Manage month-end close tasks, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet support, and timely completion of assigned accounting deliverables.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger accounts and banking activity to identify variances and resolve discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Support accounting for research and development spending by analyzing transactions and ensuring expenses are recorded in the proper reporting period.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain schedules that substantiate account balances and provide clear documentation for internal review and audit readiness.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather accrual inputs, validate financial data, and improve the accuracy of monthly reporting.</p><p>• Use advanced Microsoft Excel to organize large data sets, build supporting analyses, and streamline recurring accounting processes.</p><p>• Contribute to accounting operations within changing systems or workflows while maintaining consistency, control, and compliance in financial reporting.</p>
<p>For consideration, please reach out to<strong> Jennifer Lavoie</strong> as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <strong><em>Connect with me on LinkedIn </em></strong>at Jennifer Lavoie!</p><p><br></p><p>If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our client in the Manchester NH area. This Sr. Accountant position blends payroll ownership with core accounting responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing sensitive financial information. The Sr. Staff Accountant role offers the opportunity to support financial reporting, budgeting, and close activities while working closely with cross-functional partners in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sr. Staff Accountant Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage the full payroll cycle for regular bi-weekly and monthly runs, as well as any special off-cycle payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Oversee paid time off records and maintain balances in alignment with company guidelines and internal policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with Human Resources to address benefit-related payroll items, employee deductions, and required reporting.</p><p>• Safeguard confidential compensation, payroll, and benefits information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.</p><p>• Prepare retirement contribution files, assist with plan-related testing, and support employer contribution calculations.</p><p>• Participate in budget preparation by analyzing compensation-related costs and selected operating expenses.</p><p>• Support monthly and annual closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reviews.</p><p>• Produce financial reports such as profit and loss statements and help ensure reporting is accurate and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and review general ledger activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide financial analysis and assist with special projects and process improvement efforts led by the finance team.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a corporate accounting team in Westborough, Massachusetts on a Contract-to-Hire basis. This position will serve as a key partner to accounting leadership by strengthening financial review processes, supporting a high-volume reconciliation environment, and helping improve the quality and efficiency of accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner closely with corporate accounting leadership to provide day-to-day support across critical accounting activities and team priorities.</p><p>• Review reconciliations and related deliverables prepared by the accounting team to promote accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.</p><p>• Perform quality assurance on accounting work products and identify issues that require correction, clarification, or follow-up.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, general ledger activity, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Manage complex account reconciliations, including oversight of a large volume of bank accounts within a high-activity environment.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance controls, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency.</p><p>• Assist with efforts to modernize bank reconciliation workflows, including support for automation and AI-enabled tools.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, improve reporting visibility, and maintain reliable financial records.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Lexington, Massachusetts. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and cross-functional accounting support with a high degree of accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• 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.<br>• Review general ledger activity and complete assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations by investigating variances, clearing reconciling items, and confirming supporting detail is accurate.<br>• Contribute to the month-end close process by assembling schedules, validating account activity, and helping maintain timely completion of accounting deliverables.<br>• Organize and maintain clear supporting records for entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit requests to ensure documentation remains complete and ready for review.<br>• Apply company accounting policies, approval requirements, and internal control standards consistently across assigned work to support accuracy and compliance.<br>• Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling requested support, preparing schedules, and ensuring account reconciliations are complete and properly documented.<br>• Oversee employee expense submissions and corporate card activity, verifying compliance with policy and resolving discrepancies when needed.<br>• Provide analytical support through ad hoc financial reporting and recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, and system utilization.<br>• Serve as backup support for payroll processing and accounts payable tasks, including entry of vendor transactions into the accounting system as needed.
<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><br></p>