About This Role
Job Overview
This accountant position involves handling the core financial operations for a business based in Worcester, MA. You'll manage day to day bookkeeping, ensure accurate reporting, and help maintain the company's fiscal health. It's a role where precision meets practicality, and your work directly supports clear financial decision making.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoice verification and payment runs.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating any discrepancies promptly.
- Assist with month end and year end closing procedures, preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Help compile supporting documentation for audits and work with external tax preparers.
- Maintain organized digital records for all financial transactions in the accounting software.
Requirements
- A solid grasp of general ledger accounting and basic GAAP principles is essential.
- You need experience with mainstream accounting software; QuickBooks proficiency is a big plus.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is typically required for this level of role.
- The job demands sustained focus on detailed numerical data, often under routine deadlines.
What It's Like In This Role
You'll typically work within a small finance team or report directly to a controller. The environment is structured but not rigid; you're expected to manage your own task list to meet regular weekly and monthly cycles. Most of your day will be spent in dedicated accounting platforms and spreadsheets. While deadlines are firm, the workflow is generally predictable outside of peak periods like quarter end or tax season.
Why You'll Like This Opportunity
The role offers a clear path to see the impact of your work on the business. There's room to grow into more complex areas like financial analysis or process improvement. Because JobXi lists openings from various employers in Worcester, MA, you might find positions that offer hybrid schedules or exposure to different industries, keeping the work interesting over time.
Schedule & Work Type
This is primarily a full time, onsite position in Worcester, MA. Some listings may indicate hybrid flexibility after an initial training period. Standard business hours are the norm, though occasional overtime might be needed during closing periods.
How To Apply
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Equal Opportunity
The hiring employer provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.
Job Location
Worcester, MA