Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | The Hollister Group

The Tone:
This is an onsite Staff Accountant role in Wareham, MA, for a client of The Hollister Group, a leading talent solutions firm. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with seasoned professionals, contributing directly to important accounting processes. The successful candidate will gain valuable, hands-on experience within a core financial function. While the role is initially based onsite, hybrid flexibility will become available after an initial period of 6-12 months, allowing for a balanced work environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wareham, MA
• Pay: $55000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records by managing daily cash activity, performing reconciliations, and processing critical journal entries.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), accounting software, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Daily Financial Oversight: Prepare and meticulously review daily cash activity and other crucial financial records, ensuring all transactions are accurately reflected and accounted for within the system.
• Reconciliation & Resolution: Perform thorough account and bank reconciliations to identify and efficiently resolve any discrepancies, thereby maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Period-End Journaling: Prepare and accurately post all necessary month-end and year-end journal entries, contributing significantly to the timely and precise close of accounting periods.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Provide essential support for accounts receivable functions, encompassing precise billing, proactive collections efforts, and comprehensive reporting to stakeholders.
• Audit Support & Record Keeping: Assist effectively with annual audits by compiling required documentation and maintain accurate, organized accounting records to ensure compliance and easy retrieval for future reference.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, demonstrating a strong foundational familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 1 to 3 years of progressive professional accounting experience, specifically acquired within a corporate business setting.
• Skills: Exhibit a strong aptitude for analytical thinking, superior organizational abilities, and proven problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, alongside a high commitment to detail, accuracy, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Bonus: Prior hands-on experience utilizing various accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is preferred.