Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Beacon Bank

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Beacon Bank, located in Boston, MA. Beacon Bank operates as a financial institution, managing various banking functions and accounting processes. This role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and compliance of the bank’s financial records, directly supporting the general ledger and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Boston, MA
• Pay: $55588–$102474 yearly
• Team: Accounting Department, reports to Accounting Manager
• Mission: Ensures the accuracy and compliance of Beacon Bank’s accounting records through meticulous general ledger maintenance and financial statement preparation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Fixed Assets: Manage all accounting associated with fixed assets and prepaids.
• Reconciliation: Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances, errors, or missing data.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and enter journal entries into the General Ledger system, ensuring proper documentation.
• Analysis: Conduct monthly variance analysis reviews, including examining account activity and transactions to ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Compliance: Assist in preparing regulatory and SEC reporting schedules and providing supporting documentation as requested.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Entry-level career with foundational knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience: 0-2 years of related experience.
• Skills: Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook), excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving ability, and strong organizational skills.
• Bonus: Knowledge of banking functions and operations, willingness to work overtime during peak periods to meet reporting deadlines.