Senior Accountant

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC • Plymouth, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support our Plymouth, MA operation during an important period of transition and growth. The Senior Accountant will oversee full-cycle accounting for the Plymouth facility, supporting general ledger activities, reconciliations, month-end close, sales tax, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys partnering with operations—particularly within a union-influenced or field-based business. This position also offers a clear upward trajectory as the organization continues to grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–10 years of full-cycle accounting experience (4+ considered for strong candidates).
• Strong general ledger and accounting foundation.
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Sales tax experience required.
• Prior experience preparing for month-end, year-end, and external audits.
• Experience with unionized environments preferred.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite and/or Sage experience.
• Industry experience in construction, field services, or traffic control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operational personnel.
• Demonstrated stability, maturity, and proactive ownership.
• Interest in future leadership growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for the Plymouth location in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries; maintain the general ledger.
• Assist in completing monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with year-end audit coordination.
• Provide AP and AR support as needed.
• Complete sales tax filings and ensure compliance with state/local requirements.
• Perform expense and cost analysis, variance reviews, and accounting research.
• Partner with field and union teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance on financial operations and process improvements.
• Support evolving responsibilities tied to broader accounting team restructuring.
• Enhance documentation, internal controls, and workflow efficiency.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and ad-hoc financial reporting for leadership.
• Use advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) for analysis.
• Utilize ERP systems such as NetSuite or Sage (experience preferred).

Benefits

• Join a reputable and growing organization that plays a critical role in public safety.
• High-impact role with ownership over site-level financial operations.
• Clear advancement opportunities as internal roles shift regionally.
• Direct access to leadership and ability to influence financial process improvements.
• Competitive compensation package, including a 10% annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior