Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sr. Corporate Accountant to support a fast-paced corporate accounting team in Beverly, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong public-company or corporate headquarters experience who can take ownership of close activities, balance sheet analysis, and financial reporting support. The right candidate will bring advanced general ledger expertise, strong Excel capabilities, and a hands-on approach to maintaining accurate and timely accounting records.
Responsibilities:
• Lead key parts of the monthly close process, helping ensure deadlines are met and financial data is recorded accurately.
• Prepare and post journal entries for routine and complex accounting activity across corporate accounts.
• Review general ledger balances and investigate fluctuations, variances, and unusual transactions.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Record monthly accruals and other adjusting entries in accordance with company accounting policies.
• Support corporate accounting operations within a publicly traded company environment, maintaining strong attention to compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze financial information and provide clear documentation to support account activity and period-end results.
• Use Excel and SAP to organize data, perform account analysis, and improve the efficiency of recurring accounting tasks.• Proven experience in a senior-level corporate accounting role, preferably within a publicly traded company or corporate headquarters setting.
• Strong background in month-end close, journal entry preparation, and general ledger maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet analysis.
• Hands-on experience with monthly accruals and other period-end accounting adjustments.
• Proficiency with SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Prior experience in public accounting or public accounting audit is highly valued.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.