Financial Reporting Accountant

Boston Beer•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant supports accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting and contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities. The role prepares financial schedules and account reconciliations, analyzes variances, and supports audits and internal controls. In collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other internal partners, the accountant helps ensure financial information is complete, accurate, well-supported, and prepared in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, in a standard office environment with extended computer use and occasional travel based on business needs. The salary range is $67,000 to $114,000, with starting pay dependent on related experience, skillset, and location. The position also qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1–3 years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or related experience.
Foundational understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial statement preparation.
Experience preparing or reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to organize and validate financial information accurately.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines during financial close periods.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to sit and work at a computer or tablet for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant credential or progress toward certification.
Internship or professional experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, audit, or financial reporting.
Exposure to monthly, quarterly, or annual financial close processes.
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning, consolidation, or financial reporting systems.
Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley Act controls or internal and external audit processes.

Responsibilities

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities to help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Prepare recurring journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned financial statement accounts.
Compile and validate financial information used in internal and external reporting.
Assist with financial statements, management reporting packages, and related supporting documentation.
Perform account and financial statement variance analyses and research identified differences.
Maintain organized documentation for reported balances, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
Coordinate with Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other internal partners to obtain and validate information required for financial reporting.
Perform assigned financial reporting controls, support Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, and respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
Identify and escalate reporting discrepancies, control concerns, and process issues.
Support improvements to reporting templates, reconciliations, schedules, and related processes.