Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a growing organization in Worcester, Massachusetts. This Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing day-to-day transactional accounting, preparing journal entries, and assisting with tax-related activities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, reconcile statements, and ensure accounts payable transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage customer billing activities, monitor incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding accounts to support healthy cash flow.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining organized supporting documentation for month-end and ongoing accounting needs.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to preserve the accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including gathering data and supporting return preparation and filing requirements.
• Contribute to routine and ad hoc accounting projects by analyzing financial information and helping improve reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and provide timely updates on financial transactions.• Experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for daily financial operations.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Familiarity with corporate tax processes, including exposure to corporate tax returns and related documentation.
• Understanding of sales tax requirements and the ability to support compliance-related tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize, review, and maintain accurate financial data.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a Contract assignment environment.