Associate, Corporate Accounting

Gordon Brothers•Boston, MA

13h

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting, the Associate supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the group’s financial records, with a primary focus on the lending side of the business. The role records cash entries, maintains detailed loan schedules, and reconciles bank and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policy. The Associate contributes to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities; prepares reporting for management and select lending partners; and supports external audits and tax return preparation. The role also identifies opportunities to streamline the close process through process improvements and technology and completes ad hoc projects and analysis as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
1–2+ years of public and/or corporate accounting experience required.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple processes and deliverables simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Highly detail-oriented and organized.
Strong intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Ability to communicate results and recommendations clearly and concisely.
Collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to reconcile complex, multi-account balances accurately and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced financial services or professional services firm preferred.
Prior exposure to lending, specialty finance, or asset-based lending accounting is a plus.
NetSuite experience preferred but not required.
Familiarity with loan servicing/management systems and loan accounting concepts (e.g., amortization schedules, interest accrual) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Record daily cash entries related to lending activity and maintain detailed loan schedules.
Reconcile bank accounts monthly, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Assist in preparing reporting for management and select lending partners.
Review and record revenue monthly, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Record journal entries with proper supporting documentation.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations in coordination with the Senior Accountant and investigate reconciling items.
Assist with reviews of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial results to ensure accuracy.
Support external audits and tax return preparation by providing requested information and explanations.
Identify opportunities to streamline the close process through process improvements and technology.
Complete ad hoc projects and analysis as requested.