Accountant II

Title: Accountant II

Location: Norwell, MA

Job Type: Full Time

About the Role:  

The Accountant II oversees general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end closing procedures. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Play a key role in the daily accounting activities and assist in month-end close process by preparing journal entries (including but not limited to cash, fixed assets prepaids, accruals, and inter-company transactions) and managing various asset and liability reconciliations.
• Perform account analysis and maintain account reconciliations, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests, including quarterly reviews and the yearend audit.
• Compile internal management reports and assist in the monthly variance analysis explanations.
• Participate in special projects/oversight of additional technical accounting areas as assigned.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as the company expands into new and established markets.
• Travel Requirements: 0% - 10%
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibility for others.    

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, required.
• 2-4 years general ledger accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including the ability to use V-lookups and pivot tables.
• Experienced in the use of accounting software (experience in Microsoft Dynamics accounting software preferred).
• Experience with SOX internal controls is preferred.
• Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred.
• Must have a solid understanding of accounting concepts and basic accounting fundamentals: GAAP, general ledger, balance sheet and P&L statements.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledgers, account reconciliations, bank accounts, customer, and vendor statements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment.
• Must be team-oriented and self-motivated.