Accountant II

Ropes & Gray•Boston, MA

5d•$77,000 - $117,450•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accountant II will work as an integral part of the Accounting team with the critical task of month end close and reconciliation. The scope of this role includes a wide variety of accounting, reporting and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting
Public Accounting experience
2-4 years of related work experience demonstrating increasing responsibilities
Superior computer software skills with a particular expertise in Excel
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be a critical thinker able to question what is and recommend what should be
Creative problem solver
Team player with a strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates the need for various account analysis and makes recommendations accordingly. Prepares and reviews complex account reconciliations and analyses; identifies, researches and resolves reconciling items as needed.
Manages and owns the month-end close process for three reporting periods, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant financial statements within the firm’s accounting system.
Assists in the completion of ERISA audited financial statements, supporting the firm’s commitment to regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibility.
Maintains accounting for certain international offices and prepares international financial statements.
Identifies, designs and implements process improvements over various financial procedures.
Evaluates internal controls and makes recommendations for new controls and improvements to existing controls.
Assists in the design and execution of control related audits.
Acts as liaison with external auditors. Prepares audit schedules and responds to audit inquiries.
Owner of firm’s ERP system balancing to ensure accuracy in our books and records.
Completes U.S. Census Surveys related to firm performance.