Senior Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in the Accounting Department. This position supports the month-end financial close and contributes to core accounting activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analyses, system controls, management reporting, and assistance with the annual budget and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the month and year-end close process by preparing expense accruals, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and ensuring accuracy of financial statements.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, providing audit query documentation upon request.
• Partner with the Finance team to ensure proper general ledger coding of standard and non-standard transactions.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis to budget, identifying variance causes and trends.
• Drive process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and support other business initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Healthcare accounting experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multitask, and prioritize deadlines and schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex accounting issues across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with general ledger systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), with the ability to train others.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to apply them in a non-profit healthcare environment.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor; dedicated team player willing and able to assist other areas of the department as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $62,500.00–$91,000.00
• Benefits and total compensation may include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) savings matches
  • Paid time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Resources to support employee and family well-being

Location

• Boston-area data is used to estimate the compensation range; the range is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans