Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Blueport

The Tone:
Blueport is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team in Walpole, MA. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven professional eager to learn and contribute to the organization’s success. The position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with critical reporting, contributing directly to sound business decision-making. Blueport offers a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and develop professionally.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Walpole, MA
• Pay: $60000 yearly
• Mission: Maintain accurate financial records and support the finance department with essential accounting operations and reporting.
• Tech Stack: Sage 50, Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process: Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries within Sage 50.
• Support: Assist diligently with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Report: Generate comprehensive monthly financial reports for management review and decision-making.
• Analyze: Perform thorough balance sheet reconciliations and detailed account analysis.
• Manage: Oversee cash reporting processes and provide assistance with cash flow forecasting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is required. This role is suitable for an early career professional seeking to develop foundational accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience: Prior experience with ERP systems is required. 1–3 years of general accounting experience is preferred.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Direct experience utilizing Sage 50 ERP system is highly desirable.