RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant in Boston, Massachusetts (MA).Summary:This client is a biotechnology company working on important research and medicines. This role will be mostly in office, and offers flexibility, along with great benefits.Responsibilities:- Prepare monthly account reconciliations
- Assists with the preparation of period end financial statements
- Prepare and record journal entries to the general ledger
- Assist with the period close process, including performance and documentation of internal controls
- Continuously monitor the AP inbox and support the weekly payment run
- Support various system maintenance and potential future system implementations
- Help to prepare documentation for external auditors' requests
- Assist with compiling tax workpaper support for tax provisions and annual tax returns
- Support the Finance team with various ad-hoc requests and projects as needed
- Maintain effective relationships with other departments to ensure effective and efficient cross-functional collaboration
- Specific areas of responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and payroll
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Accounting or related field is required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting/finance is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) is required
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment is important
- Experience with NetSuite is preferred
- Previous life sciences industry experience is preferred, but not required
- Public accounting experience is a plus
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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