Staff Accountant - Boston, MA

Our client, a Boston-based alternative investment firm, is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support its corporate accounting operations. The position offers a dynamic environment with full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, reconciliations, FP&A support, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with strong technical skills and proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and enter journal entries for domestic and international entities
• Perform month-end account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Calculate inter-company eliminations and currency translation adjustments
• Support monthly FP&A analysis for select line items
• Assist with audit preparation and GAAP financial statement reporting
• Reconcile investment holdings for corporate entities
• Generate ad hoc reports and financial analysis as needed

Qualifications:

• CPA required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2-4 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting, including general ledger maintenance and month/year-end close
• Experience with financial services clients is a plus
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or Workday is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills