Job Summary:
This role will support key financial operations including payroll, sales commissions, month-end close activities, and accounts receivable/payable functions. Role requires a strong understanding of core accounting principles.
This position is considered hybrid and must be able to work in the Plymouth, MA and New Bedford, MA office, 3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and manage payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies
- Calculate, track, and reconcile sales commissions in accordance with compensation plans
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes
- Support accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
- Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Assist with audits and provide supporting schedules as needed
- Complete ad-hoc reporting as requested
- Assist with forecasting and annual budget process
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP)
- Proficiency with ADP Payroll Products
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and maintain complex formulas, create dynamic and well-structured worksheets, and analyze datasets. Proficiency with functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and data validation is required.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Progress toward CPA or other accounting certification is a plus