Staff Accountant

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for various accounting and finance related responsibilities including, but not limited to, routine bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis of the Company’s results as compared to budget/forecast. The Staff Accountant will also aid in the processing of customer payments, vendor invoices, and employee expense reports. This is a great opportunity for someone with an accounting or finance background looking to gain operational experience within the finance organization of an exciting venture-backed medical device company. This role offers a unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of topics and challenges associated with the rapid growth of the company and maturation of the accounting/finance function. The ideal candidate will be excited about the company's mission and the prospect of helping to build an accounting function capable of supporting the company's future.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily recording of accounting transactions such as receivables and payables
• Assists in the preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements
• Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, P&L trending analysis, and management reporting
• Assists with payroll processing on an as-needed basis
• Answers accounting and finance questions internally by researching and interpreting data
• Provides accounting support for mergers/acquisitions and fund raising
• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Maintains and updates accounting records and files
• Analyze results against budget/forecast
• Assist with audit or tax-related requests
• Reconcile bank statements
• Conduct month-end and year-end close processes
• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Reports to the Controller and partners with the organization to improve processes and document controls
• Organize and update financial records
• Support additional projects and perform additional tasks as needed.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding of US GAAP
• Ability to read and analyze financial statements
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ownership and pride in work product
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with QuickBooks is a plus

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance or a similar field (associate degree or bookkeeping certificate acceptable when combined with relevant experience).
• 0 – 2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting or Finance: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Woburn, MA 01801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Woburn, MA 01801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person