Staff Accountant

DescriptionKforce has a client in Boston, MA that is seeking a Staff Accountant.Responsibilities:* Perform bank transactions and monthly bank reconciliations, research discrepancies and outstanding items, and ensure reconciling items are appropriately resolved* Perform assigned general ledger and account reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules* Participate in the month-end and year-end close process, including review of general ledger activity, account analysis, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and journal entry preparation as needed* Process and review financial transactions, including deposits, invoices, expense activity, purchase orders/requisitions, and AP/AR-related activity as needed* Review financial transactions and data for accuracy, completeness, appropriate coding, and supporting documentation* Review and reconcile monthly financial reports and assist with validating financial information across systems* Analyze budget-to-actual results, revenues, expenses, and other financial activity to identify variances, trends, unusual activity, and items requiring further review* Assist with monitoring income and expense budgets and prepare supporting financial schedules and analyses* Prepare Excel-based reconciliations, financial schedules, reports, trackers, and ad hoc analyses for the Finance Department and Vice President of Finance* Research and resolve financial discrepancies in collaboration with Accounting and other College departments* Support the College's annual financial statement audit and other external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and assisting with auditor information requests* Assist with financial data cleanup, process improvements, identification of potential financial or operational efficiencies, and special projects* Performs other duties as assignedRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred* 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, financial operations, accounting analysis, or a similar finance role* Demonstrated hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, general ledger/account reconciliations, and month-end close activities* Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, and financial analysis* Advanced Excel skills are essential, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, data reconciliation, data manipulation, and working with large data sets* Ability to analyze financial information, identify trends and variances, research discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution* Experience preparing financial schedules and supporting documentation for external audits preferred* Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment* Experience in higher education or nonprofit finance preferred* Experience with Campus Cafe/Core Campus or a similar higher-education ERP/SIS is highly desirableJob TypeContractCompensation31 - $36