Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing IT software organization in Boston, Massachusetts on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong ownership of the month-end close process, a solid grasp of general ledger accounting, and the ability to work across fixed assets, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities. The position offers the opportunity to contribute in a fast-paced technology environment while partnering with cross-functional and international stakeholders to support accurate, timely accounting operations.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the monthly close cycle from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.
• Prepare and post journal entries, review account activity, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger in accordance with U.S. accounting standards.
• Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage accounting for fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, amortization, and tracking of internally developed software and other intangible assets.
• Support project-related accounting activities by monitoring internal cost allocations, cross-charges, and client billing inputs where applicable.
• Partner with domestic and international teams to gather financial data, validate transactions, and improve coordination across accounting processes.
• Strengthen accounting operations by identifying opportunities to streamline procedures, increase consistency, and support standardized workflows within SAP or a similar ERP environment.
• Assist with audit readiness, compliance requirements, and oversight of high-volume transactional activity across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff and contribute to the development of a growing team structure.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial hands-on ownership of full month-end close activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong experience with fixed asset accounting and the treatment of internally developed software and intangible assets, including capitalization and amortization.
• Background in ecommerce, technology, or similarly fast-paced environments with exposure to project accounting and intercompany or cross-charge processes.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience supporting audit and compliance-related accounting activities.
• Proficiency with SAP is highly preferred; experience with comparable ERP platforms and advanced Excel skills is also valuable.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including international stakeholders, while managing multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation

$34.00-$40.00 Hourly

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