Accountant jobs in Boston, MA

Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Accountant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Accountant
  • Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation
  • Dorchester, MA FULL_TIME
  • About the Role
    The Accountant is responsible for all activated involving accounts payable, as well as accounting tasks such as cash flow preparations, creating and booking journal entries, balance sheet, and income statement account reconciliations. The Accountant is also responsible for preparing daily cash reports, assisting in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, post daily journal entries in INTACCT based on daily accounting activity, prepare monthly reconciliations, and remain in compliance with company policies and procedures. The Accountant must be a self- motivated self-starter and problem solver, who holds themselves accountable for their responsibilities.

    What you can expect to do in the role:
    • Review financial documents and requests presented to accounts payable, for accuracy and completeness. Ensure that all payment requests meet the standards set forth by DBEDC’s accounting department
    • Process accounts payable transactions according to required schedule.
    • Daily monitoring of AP inbox and provide accurate and timely responses to all inquiries. AP inquiries should be resolved within one business day.
    • Lead collaboration with team members and DBEDC departments to continuously improve the accounts payable process and level of service delivery.
    • Process journal entries and other accounting transactions accurately and timely to support the accounting department’s monthly, and annual close.
    • Keep track of payment transactions including monitoring, verifying the validity of, and recording of funds leaving DBEDC’s bank accounts.
    • Initiate all accounts payable transactions including check, ACH, and wire payments.
    • Actively participates in the design and preparation of schedules for external audit, and financial reporting.
    • Provide additional support to the accounting team as needed.
    Qualifications
    You’ll do well in this role if you:
    • Want to work at an organization that is committed to racial equity and serves a diverse community predominantly of color.
    • Are people and community-focused and have the ability to engage people from a wide array of backgrounds.
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience
    • Demonstrated ability to be punctual, reliable and have strong communication skills
    • In-depth knowledge about accounting regulations and procedures, including GAAP.
    • Demonstrated experience handling accounting software such as Vena and ITACCT
    • Advanced skills in MS Excel including pivot tables
    • Strong attention to details and analytical skills
    • Expert management of general ledger functions, month-end and year-end close processes
    • Accuracy, an aptitude for numbers, and attention to detail
    • Demonstrated experience and willingness to research unfamiliar issues to come up with possible solutions/suggestions

    It would be additionally phenomenal if you: 
    • Experience with Salesforce CRM
    Other important details
    • Don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t “check all the boxes”. We appreciate the uniqueness of candidates and there is no “perfect" resume!
    • Salary range: $70,000 – $80,000.
    Total Compensation
    DBEDC’s total compensation package features an amazing set of benefits which we considered towards the overall compensation, including:
    • (5) Generous cost-sharing medical insurance packages for selection and no eligible waiting period.
    • Employer paid Dental and Vision coverage
    • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance program
    • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and Accident Death
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Employee Wellbeing On-Demand Services
    • Perks at Work Program
    • 3 personal days
    • 3 weeks’ vacation to start
    • 15 sick days
    • 17 paid holidays
    • Birthday leave
    • 5 volunteer days
    • 403 (b) plan with generous employer contribution
    • Flexible hybrid work environment
    Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation views diversity, inclusion and cultural competence as vital principles in all our work with clients and communities.  We welcome and encourage applications from visible minority groups members, indigenous persons, members of the LGBTQ community, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the diversity of the organization and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.



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Accountant
  • IKEA Bulgaria
  • Sofia, MA OTHER
  • Описание на фирматаIKEA is a world leader in home furnishings with 433 stores worldwide and more than 211,000 associates.Many companies, organizations, and people together form IKEA. Everyone, ideas, ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Robert Half
  • Wixom, MI PER_DIEM
  • Our client in the manufacturing industry is hiring an Accountant! The Accountant will support the accounting department with accounts payable, cash records, general ledger, and account reconciliations...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Diversififed Funding Incorporated
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Diversified Funding Incorporated is looking for an experienced Full Charge staff Accountant who can process accounts payable and cash receipts, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepar...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Robert Half
  • Ann Arbor, MI PER_DIEM
  • Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our dynamic team. The Accountant will be responsible for facilitating corporate tax compliance, supporting audit ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Robert Half
  • Novi, MI OTHER
  • Robert Half is seeking an experienced General Ledger Accountant for a short-term clean-up project. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the financial records of our company by accurately ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Accounting Manager
  • Clean Harbors
  • Norwell, MA
  • Clean Harbors, located in Norwell MA, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their Corporate Accounting team. Clean Ha...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Stoughton, MA
  • CFS has partnered with an international non-profit organization in their search for a Staff Accountant to join their acc...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant
  • Point32Health
  • Canton, MA
  • The Corporate Reporting Accountant will be a critical member of the controllership department with primary responsibly f...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tax Accountant
  • Blinn, Farrell & Company
  • Haverhill, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field 5+ years of experience ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Newton, MA
  • **UP AND COMING ROLE** CFS has partnered with a long-time client in their search for a Staff Accountant to add to their ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Services Account Manager
  • Trane Technologies
  • Wilmington, MA
  • Trane Technologies, the global leader in innovative climate solutions for a sustainable world, is seeking a Services Acc...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Account Manager
  • Trane Technologies
  • Wilmington, MA
  • At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solut...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clerical Accounting
  • Herb Chambers Honda of Westborough
  • Westborough, MA
  • Herb Chambers Honda of Westborough is looking for a full-time Clerical and accounting support to join the team! A custom...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...
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Income Estimation for Accountant jobs
$64,554 to $79,300
Boston, Massachusetts area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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