Staff Accountant

Boston Engineering Corporation•Waltham, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. This is a hands-on position offering broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Working closely with the Controller and partnering with project managers and employees across the organization, you will have the opportunity to understand the business beyond the numbers, investigate financial trends and variances, and contribute to accurate reporting and informed business decisions. This is an ideal opportunity for an accountant who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to be a valued business partner rather than simply process transactions.

Requirements

2+ years of accounting experience
Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Business, Accounting, Finance preferred
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
This role is restricted to US persons (i.e., US citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.
Your application will not be considered complete without a submitted writing sample.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-directed professional who demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. They should be comfortable asking questions, seeking solutions, and contributing in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

Monitor project accounting costs, investigate variances, and identify discrepancies
Prepare, reconcile, and review monthly and year-end accounting transactions
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities and provide financial analysis
Manage the expense reporting process and fixed assets
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including collections
Research financial variances and discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues
Collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization to support accurate and timely financial information
Perform other accounting and financial analysis responsibilities as needed