Staff Accountant
Foley•Boston, MA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Foley is looking for a Staff Accountant to support and strengthen our accounting operations. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role will assist with core close activities, build strong reconciliations, and help the accounting team continue to scale. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants to build on their strong foundation of GAAP fundamentals while learning from an experienced team in a high-volume high-energy environment. You'll perform core accounting operations and develop skills and business knowledge to take on more.
Requirements
- A degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 1-2 years of accounting experience, including internships
- Solid understanding of GAAP fundamentals
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic data analysis)
- Curious to develop a deep understanding of our business and industry
- Clear communication skills and eagerness to collaborate across teams
- A proactive mindset and strong follow-through on assigned tasks
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite, GP, or similar platforms
- Coursework or interest in process improvement or workflow automation
- Progress toward or interest in pursuing a CPA
- Familiarity with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition guidance compliance
Responsibilities
- Play an important role in month-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and analyzing account activity
- Perform monthly cash reconciliations and account reconciliations
- Assist with revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting under the guidance of senior team members
- Support audits by maintaining accurate and organized documentation and analysis
- Leverage AI and other tools to continuously improve accounting processes
- Suggest and implement improvements to internal controls and documentation
- Contribute to a reliable, high-quality operating rhythm on the accounting team
- Analyze data and enhance reporting to support business decision making
- Partner with teammates to ensure information is accurate and complete
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k) with company match
- paid time off and holidays
- wellness programs
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
