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
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