Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant (AP Focus to start) | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Robert Half, located in Boston, MA. The company is a high-growth, multi-unit consumer organization expanding its operations. This Staff Accountant position is critical for bolstering the growing Finance & Accounting team. The role offers an opportunity for an accountant to build on a general accounting foundation, take on increasing responsibilities, and advance with the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Boston, MA
• Pay: $65000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Finance & Accounting team
• Mission: This person will initially manage Accounts Payable activities while building a foundation to take on broader general accounting responsibilities as the company expands.
• Tech Stack: Sage Intacct, NetSuite or another cloud-based ERP/financial system, Excel, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable activities across a growing, multi-entity organization.
• Support: Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Maintain: Help maintain accurate accounting records within a cloud-based ERP environment.
• Partner: Partner with team members on process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Develop: Take on increasing general accounting responsibilities as the role evolves and the company grows.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; Entry-Level career.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional accounting experience with exposure beyond Accounts Payable.
• Skills: Understanding of U.S. GAAP, Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Bonus: Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite or another cloud-based ERP/financial system; Multi-entity or multi-unit business experience.