Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a specialty lending organization in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity supports core accounting activities tied to a real estate investment lending portfolio, with a strong focus on accurate transaction processing and reliable financial records. The position offers a hybrid schedule and is well suited for someone who is comfortable in a hands-on accounting environment that includes wire-based payment activity, recurring loan transactions, and monthly close support.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily accounting tasks related to a lending portfolio, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Process a moderate volume of payables and maintain complete supporting documentation for vendor payments.
• Record incoming wire receipts and manage accounts receivable activity in a largely manual workflow.
• Handle monthly mortgage transaction processing for client accounts, maintaining precision across approximately 50 transactions each month.
• Support accounting oversight for an active portfolio of about 500 loans, tracking balances and related activity throughout the loan lifecycle.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and other recurring accounting reports for management review.
• Maintain the general ledger within QuickBooks Enterprise and help ensure accounting records remain organized and audit-ready.• Prior experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with strong transactional bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and confidence working within general ledger systems.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and wire payment processing.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective organizational and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a hybrid work setting.