Senior Accountant(Boston, MA Hybrid or Remote Eligible)

Overview

This role is for a Senior Accountant responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting within the finance function. The position requires effective cross-functional collaboration and plays a critical role in month-end close, general ledger integrity, and audit readiness. The organization recently migrated to a new ERP system (SAP), providing opportunities to standardize and improve internal processes. The primary monthly responsibility is managing Fixed Assets (Intangible), requiring alignment with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Fixed (Intangible) Assets:

• Own and maintain tracking, capitalization, and amortization of developed software costs in accordance with ASC 350-40
• Collaborate with various departments to obtain accurate and up-to-date information

Financial Accounting & Close:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with US GAAP
• Prepare journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and capital expenditures
• Perform bank reconciliations and oversee general ledger management
• Review expense coding to ensure proper allocation between teams

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable:

• Manage the entire accounts payable process in SAP, ensuring timely and accurate invoice payments
• Create and send cross-charge invoices and ensure accurate billing to clients and customers
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable balances

Tax and Audits:

• Support bi-annual J-SOX audits and coordinate auditor requests
• Assist with annual tax requests from tax consultants
• Maintain audit readiness throughout the year
• Prepare and file 1099 forms

Regulatory Compliance and Process Improvements:

• Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and financial integrity
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive key initiatives and process improvements
• Focus on standardizing finance team workflows
• Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and tasks as needed

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in Fixed Asset Accounting (specifically Intangibles)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

Competencies

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage large volumes of transactional data
• High attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and understanding of SOX requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 per year

Location

• Boston, MA (Hybrid) or Remote Eligible
• Remote eligibility includes: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington (state), Wisconsin