Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support complex accounting operations for a large, multi-department organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, works confidently with high-volume financial data, and brings a strong foundation in general ledger activity and month-end close. The role will focus heavily on reconciliations, journal entries, prepaid and deferred revenue, and accounting support related to gifts and endowments.

Responsibilities:
• Manage core general ledger activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and supporting accurate month-end close processes.
• Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Maintain accounting for prepaid expenses and deferred revenue while ensuring balances are properly recorded and supported.
• Provide financial oversight for gift and endowment-related transactions and help ensure accurate reporting in these areas.
• Analyze large volumes of financial information across numerous cost centers, spending categories, and revenue streams.
• Work within an enterprise-level ERP platform to review transactions, maintain data accuracy, and support accounting workflows.
• Prepare organized supporting schedules and documentation that strengthen audit readiness and internal financial controls.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders while independently managing priorities in a fast-paced accounting function.• At least 3 years of experience in accounting or financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, debits and credits, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Proven experience completing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills, including hands-on use of pivot tables for analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with large ERP systems; familiarity with Workday is preferred.
• Ability to handle large data sets, stay organized, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Background in nonprofit accounting or exposure to gift and endowment accounting is preferred.