Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Blueport

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Blueport, located in our Walpole office; it is not a remote position. Blueport is a growing organization with an expanding finance team, seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a driven professional eager to learn, contribute to critical financial operations, and grow within the company. You will play a meaningful role in the success of the organization by ensuring accurate financial data and supporting key management decisions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Walpole, MA
• Team: Growing Finance team
• Mission: To prepare and analyze financial data, manage cash reporting, and support the finance department in maintaining accurate records and aiding management decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Sage 50, Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Operations: Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries specifically within Sage 50, maintaining the integrity of financial data.
• Financial Reporting: Assist comprehensively with month-end and year-end closing activities and generate precise monthly financial reports for management review and informed decision-making.
• Cash Management: Perform thorough balance sheet reconciliations and detailed account analysis, manage daily cash reporting processes, and contribute to cash flow forecasting efforts.
• Financial Analysis & Support: Actively participate in weekly finance meetings to review cash requirements and other financial matters, providing support to the finance department with ad hoc requests, financial analysis, and special projects.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized financial records through diligent data entry, systematic filing, and efficient document management, along with assisting with administrative tasks and correspondence as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is a required qualification for this position. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and comprehensive financial reporting practices.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience is preferred. Required experience includes working with ERP systems, and specific experience with Sage 50 is highly desirable due to its direct use in this role.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, alongside strong mathematical aptitude and computer proficiency.
• Bonus: The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment is valued. Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment are also beneficial.