Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Income Research + Management

IR+M delivers strong performance and consistent results through a rigorous, bottom-up security selection process and strives to provide best-in-class client service to our 900+ institutional and private wealth clients.

Founded in 1987 and located in the heart of Boston’s financial district, IR+M employs 200+ full-time professionals and currently manages over $135+ Billion in assets. IR+M has a fast-paced, open office environment that is driven by a motivated and collaborative workforce. We offer industry-leading benefits, as well as a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace with high levels of employee engagement.

We operate a hybrid work model that will mix days with your team in the office and remote work, leveraging first class technology solutions.

Position: Staff Accountant, Finance (Accounts Payable)

The Staff Accountant will support a broad range of accounting and finance activities, including employee expense reimbursements, corporate card administration, month-end close responsibilities, reconciliations, and financial reporting support. This individual will work closely with the Assistant Controller and Finance team to maintain strong internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and support ongoing system and process enhancement initiatives.

The position offers significant exposure to accounting operations and finance processes across the organization and requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and motivated to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Summary of essential job functions:

Expense Management & Corporate Cards

• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with firm policies.

• Administer corporate card programs and reconcile card activity.

• Research and resolve coding, documentation, and policy-related exceptions.

• Partner with employees and managers to ensure timely submission and approval of expenses.

• Assist with the continued implementation and enhancement of finance technology platforms, including Concur, Ramp, and Sage Intacct.

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.

• Support month-end close processes.

• Assist with preparation of financial reports and management analyses.

• Maintain organized accounting documentation and records.

Accounts Payable Support & Operational Finance

• Provide coverage and support for accounts payable processes as needed.

• Assist with vendor maintenance, payment administration, and related controls.

• Support cash management and bank reconciliation activities.

• Assist with accounting for corporate card, AP, and employee reimbursement transactions.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Support external audit requests.

• Assist with quarterly reporting and compliance requirements.

• Maintain and enhance process documentation, checklists, and internal controls.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data quality.

• Participate in system implementations, testing, and enhancement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve finance-related processes.

• Contribute to projects focused on automation, efficiency, and scalability.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong Excel skills with an interest in financial reporting.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data efficiently.

• Experience with accounting systems (Sage Intacct preferred).

• Experience with expense management or corporate card platforms (Concur or Ramp preferred).

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, systems, and automation.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience.

What we offer you:

Joining the IR+M team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture and work environment. On a daily basis our employees are encouraged to personify our Core Values; working in a manner that emphasizes investment, respect, positivity, and motivation across the business and in delivering results for our clients.

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy, balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Hybrid work environment allowing individuals to build strong bonds with colleagues in the office mixed with remote work capability

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution (3%), a company discretionary contribution (12%), and a broad investment lineup

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $15k annually

• $5,000 Referral bonus for employees who refer new hires

• Business-casual environment

• Generous paid time off upon hire – including 20 days of vacation, 2 wellness days, unlimited sick time plus eight paid company holidays and 2 floating days each calendar year

• Paid volunteer time — 2 days per calendar year

• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental and family leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

• Fitness, health, and composting reimbursements

In addition to the opportunity to participate in a discretionary bonus program, the salary range below describes the estimated minimum to maximum base salary range for a position of this level. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate and may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience, licensure requirements, certifications, skill set, and other business and organizational needs.

Base Salary Range:

$70,000-80,000

Annual Performance Bonus:

This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. IR+M is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

IR+M operates in a hybrid model. This role requires on-site presence 3 days a week.