Senior Staff Accountant

Haffner's•Lawrence, MA

7d•$95,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: The Senior Staff Accountant is a key contributor to the monthly close process and overall financial integrity of the organization. This role is responsible for managing and reconciling a broad portfolio of balance sheet accounts; including prepaid assets, fixed assets, construction-in-progress, inventory, intercompany activity, and debt, while ensuring that all P&L impacts are properly recorded and reviewed. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Prepaid Assets Create, post, and review prepaid asset journal entries on a monthly basis Maintain the prepaid amortization schedule, ensuring accuracy and completeness Analyze P&L impact of prepaid amortization and investigate variances Reconcile prepaid asset accounts and support balance sheet review Fixed Assets & Construction-in-Progress (CIP) Create, post, and review fixed asset and CIP journal entries Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, and transfers Manage depreciation schedules and ensure accurate P&L recognition Monitor CIP balances and facilitate timely capitalization upon project completion Reconcile fixed asset and CIP accounts to the general ledger monthly Car Wash Inventory & Liabilities Code and record inventory and related liability transactions as systems and processes are developed and improved Partner with operations and IT to establish accounting workflows for inventory management Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies Support the buildout of internal controls around the inventory accounting cycle Other Balance Sheet Accounts Own the reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis Identify and resolve reconciling items promptly, escalating issues as appropriate Prepare and maintain reconciliation workpapers in accordance with internal standards Support month-end close by meeting established deadlines and deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
3–6 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting background a plus.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, particularly related to fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany transactions.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or similar).
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation tools.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing complex reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with account reconciliation software or close management tools a plus.
public accounting background a plus.

Responsibilities

Create, post, and review prepaid asset journal entries on a monthly basis
Maintain the prepaid amortization schedule, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Analyze P&L impact of prepaid amortization and investigate variances
Reconcile prepaid asset accounts and support balance sheet review
Create, post, and review fixed asset and CIP journal entries
Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, and transfers
Manage depreciation schedules and ensure accurate P&L recognition
Monitor CIP balances and facilitate timely capitalization upon project completion
Reconcile fixed asset and CIP accounts to the general ledger monthly
Code and record inventory and related liability transactions as systems and processes are developed and improved
Partner with operations and IT to establish accounting workflows for inventory management
Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies
Support the buildout of internal controls around the inventory accounting cycle
Own the reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
Identify and resolve reconciling items promptly, escalating issues as appropriate
Prepare and maintain reconciliation workpapers in accordance with internal standards
Support month-end close by meeting established deadlines and deliverables
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Prepare audit-ready workpapers and respond to internal and external auditor requests
Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to accounting policy development
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, and FP&A teams
Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned by management