Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Blueport

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Blueport, located in Walpole, MA. Blueport is seeking a motivated professional to join its growing finance team, where your work directly supports financial operations and decision-making. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, generating key reports, and contributing to the company’s overall financial health. You will gain hands-on experience in various accounting functions, making a tangible impact on the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Walpole, MA

• Team: Growing finance team
• Mission: Owns the preparation and posting of financial entries and supports essential month-end and year-end close activities.
• Tech Stack: Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Entries: Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries using Sage 50.
• Financial Reporting: Generate monthly financial reports for management to support informed decision-making.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform balance sheet reconciliations and conduct thorough account analysis.
• Cash Management: Manage daily cash reporting and contribute to cash flow forecasting efforts.
• Collaborative Meetings: Participate in weekly finance meetings to review cash needs and financial performance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, preparing you for an early career role.
• Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred, with familiarity with ERP systems; Sage 50 experience is a plus.
• Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, and high attention to detail.
• Bonus: Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.