Senior Accountant

Mabbett & Associates, Inc.•Stoneham, MA

2h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. (Mabbett®), an award-winning and leading environmental, health and safety consulting, and engineering firm servicing federal, state and local agencies, and private commercial, institutional and industrial clients nationally. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department. This is a full-time, salaried position which will require involvement in many aspects of the financial and accounting needs of a professional services firm. This will be a growth opportunity with the potential for career advancement within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and related continuing education.
4 years of progressive and responsible experience pertaining to the finance and accounting needs and activities of a professional services company, including: general ledger; accounts receivable and payable; payroll; data analysis; project management reporting, etc. Direct experience working in the architect/engineer/contractor (A/E/C) industry is preferred.
Experience with U.S. Federal government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulations and invoicing practices is a plus.
Must have a strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and communications (written and verbal) and record keeping skills.
The candidate selected for this position must be approachable and able to interact in a positive and constructive manner with employees at all levels of the firm.
Strong computer/IT systems knowledge and proficiency in all Microsoft Office® Programs, including, but not limited to: Word®, Outlook®, PowerPoint® and Excel®. Experience posting to FTP sites is a plus. Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint® project management and finance and accounting software is a plus.
Must be a strong team player and able to work as a member of the finance and accounting team, as well as independently. This position will require the ability to multitask, work well under pressure and adapt to changing deadlines and schedules sometimes on short-notice.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working in the architect/engineer/contractor (A/E/C) industry is preferred.
Experience with U.S. Federal government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulations and invoicing practices is a plus.
Experience posting to FTP sites is a plus.
Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint® project management and finance and accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the month and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, such as fixed assets, prepaids and accruals.
Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis and manage the sick and vacation benefit accruals.
Facilitate cash management activities, apply customer payments and perform bank reconciliations.
Set-up new projects, budgets and billing terms in our accounting system.
Prepare monthly client invoices.
Maintain and verify all project-related documents, including contracts and other internal requirements.
Assist Project Managers with monthly project review reports and other project-related requests.
Respond to and re-direct as appropriate internal and external financial inquiries via telephone and email.
Assist with the development and updating of the firm’s financial management policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Other miscellaneous financial-related projects and duties, as required.