Senior Accountant

Kforce Inc.

Stoneham, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$37–$42
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, General Ledger Accounting, Income Statements, Intuit Quickbooks, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reporting Dashboards, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Stoneham, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce's client, a growing, fast-paced organization in the greater Boston, MA area, is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis. Summary: This is a high-impact role stepping in to support the accounting function during a period of transition, with strong visibility to leadership and the opportunity to influence processes. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, can manage multiple priorities, and brings a hands-on, analytical approach to accounting operations. Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee accounts payable workflows, including invoice approvals and payment coordination across multiple entities
  • Review and validate work completed by support teams, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare and analyze financial data, including income statements and variance analysis
  • Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions
  • Assist with journal entries and general ledger activity as needed
  • Manage high-volume transaction activity across multiple business units
  • Utilize large Excel-based tracking tools and dashboards to monitor workflows and priorities
  • Support ongoing process improvements within accounting operations

Requirements:

  • Experience in accounting in a fast-paced environment with excellent organization skills
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, large dataset management)
  • Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks (or similar platforms)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and identify trends or discrepancies
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Comfortable working across multiple entities or business units
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/