Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Alexander Bec Corporate Recruiters, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant at a company represented by Alexander Bec Corporate Recruiters, LLC, located in Westford, MA. This position is a key contributor to the Company’s Corporate Accounting team, responsible for executing the monthly and quarterly financial close. This highly visible role supports general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements, making it essential for delivering accurate and timely financial information within a public company environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Westford, MA
• Pay: $75000–$83000 yearly
• Team: Key contributor to the Company’s Corporate Accounting team
• Mission: Execute monthly and quarterly financial closes and support critical accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Execute recurring and judgmental journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, identifying and resolving variances.
• Financial Analysis: Perform balance sheet and expense analyses to support internal financial reporting.
• Internal Controls: Adhere to and help maintain internal control policies, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.
• Audit Support: Prepare schedules, respond to audit inquiries, and ensure audit-ready documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2-5 years of corporate accounting experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger fundamentals.
• Experience: 2-5 years of corporate accounting experience; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, organizational capability, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Bonus: Experience with monthly close, account reconciliations, and variance analysis; familiarity with Tier 1 ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP; ability to analyze large data sets and propose process improvements.