Staff Accountant

CN Wood•Woburn, MA

1h•$55,000 - $62,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The role performs general accounting work, maintains the general ledger, reconciles financial accounts, processes accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, and supports annual audits. The employee works in an office environment with quiet to moderate noise. C.N. Wood describes its culture as people-first, family-rooted, supportive, and collaborative, emphasizing respect, teamwork, open communication, integrity, customer service, and opportunities for growth and learning.

Requirements

At least an associate’s degree in accounting or finance, or three years of experience with accounts payable or accounts receivable posting.
No experience is necessary for candidates with an associate’s degree or higher.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of general financial accounting.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and accounting software.
Ability to demonstrate C.N. Wood’s core values, including teamwork, respect, open communication, cooperation, customer focus, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting and other related organizational duties.
Maintain the general ledger.
Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits, and respond to inquiries from banks.
Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
Verify or complete invoice payments for accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Assist accounts payable with vendor reconciliations and other tasks as needed.
Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents for the annual audit.
Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.