Sr. Accountant

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.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with corporate accounting leadership to provide day-to-day support across critical accounting activities and team priorities.

• Review reconciliations and related deliverables prepared by the accounting team to promote accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.

• Perform quality assurance on accounting work products and identify issues that require correction, clarification, or follow-up.

• Contribute to month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, general ledger activity, and supporting documentation.

• Manage complex account reconciliations, including oversight of a large volume of bank accounts within a high-activity environment.

• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance controls, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency.

• Assist with efforts to modernize bank reconciliation workflows, including support for automation and AI-enabled tools.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, improve reporting visibility, and maintain reliable financial records.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in month-end close activities within a corporate accounting environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience performing and reviewing bank reconciliations in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to assess accounting work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.
• Proven track record of improving accounting processes and supporting operational efficiencies.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$43.00-$50.00 Hourly

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