Junior Staff Accountant

LOCATION: Lexington, MA/moving to Waltham, MA Q3 2026 (on-site)

POSITION SUMMARY

CBSET is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to perform accounting processes under the guidance of the Financial Controller, including customer billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activities, monthly financial analysis, month-end closing, financial reporting, and other accounting projects. Support the transition from Salesforce/Accounting SEED to NetSuite, including implementation, testing, and ongoing use of NetSuite accounting and financial processes across multiple divisions and locations. Salary Range: $55,000 to $70,000/year. (Please note, salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and certifications.)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical: Support month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and monthly financial analysis. Perform customer billing, accounts receivable, collections, customer statements, credits, and unapplied cash. Perform accounts payable transactions including vendor setup, invoice coding, approvals, payment processing, AP aging, and vendor reconciliations. Maintain bank reconciliations, accounting schedules, and related supporting documentation. Support the transition to NetSuite, including testing, data validation, account mapping, workflows, and reconciliation of converted data. Maintain accurate accounting records across customers, vendors, projects, departments, locations, and general ledger accounts. Perform purchase order tracking and resolve billing, payment, and vendor discrepancies. Assist with cash management and monitoring of expected receipts and payment obligations. Support annual audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor requests. Interpersonal: Understand specific financial requests from managers and capturing precise details from other departments regarding expense reports or receipts. Work smoothly with non-finance teams (like sales, HR, or operations) to gather missing invoices, clarify expenses, or explain company financial policies. Assist in resolving billing discrepancies, payment delays, or invoice questions with external vendors and clients professionally and calmly. Fostering a supportive team environment by keeping morale high during stressful periods, like month-end or year-end close. Take charge of a specific, recurring task (like automating a manual spreadsheet or redesigning the receipt collection workflow) and guide others on how to use. Serve as the main point of contact to align the accounting team with other departments for joint initiatives, such as quarterly inventory counts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Knowledge of standard accounting practices and systems, with the ability to learn and effectively use new software applications. Experience with or willingness to develop proficiency in NetSuite and related financial systems. Commitment to discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and business information. Ability to work independently toward specific timelines and goals. Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify process improvements, and support new accounting and system initiatives. Proficient in general accounting methodology and experienced in general ledger and transactional accounting practices. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong organizational, communication, spreadsheet, and tracking skills. Preferred: Typing speed of 50 words per minute or higher. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 1–4 years of accounting experience and familiarity with accounting software and financial systems. Working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and generally accepted accounting principles. Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Accounting SEED, or similar ERP/accounting systems is preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

General Ledger Maintenance: Maintaining the accurate and timely flow of debits, credits, and adjustments within the company’s primary accounting system. Account Reconciliation: Assisting in identifying, investigating, and resolving variances between bank statements, sub-ledgers, and the general ledger. Financial Software Proficiency: Navigating ERP systems and leveraging advanced Excel functions (e.g., XLOOKUP, Index/Match, Pivot Tables). Internal Controls Compliance: Adhering strictly to company financial protocols and guidelines to minimize risk and fraud. Attention to Detail: Verifying minute details on invoices, receipts, and ledgers to catch and correct human errors before they impact final reports. Time Management: Balancing competing daily transaction tasks with strict, recurring deadlines like the monthly or year-end close. Problem Solving: Investigating systemic discrepancies or missing documentation by tracking down the root cause across different systems or departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting or remaining stationary at a desk for extended periods, often 6 to 8 hours per day, especially during high-volume periods like month-end close. Frequent and prolonged use of a keyboard, mouse, and 10-key calculator for data entry, which requires fine motor skills and finger dexterity. Continuous viewing of computer monitors, spreadsheets, and small text documents, requiring close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lifting, carrying, or moving light objects such as boxes of financial files, printer paper, or ledger binders weighing up to 10 to 15 pounds. Moving about the office to access filing cabinets, use office machinery (scanners, printers), or attend collaborative meetings in different rooms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a climate-controlled, well-lit professional environment. The atmosphere is generally quiet to facilitate concentration, punctuated by normal office noises like phone calls, keyboard typing, and collaborative conversations.

COMMENTS:

This position may occasionally require performing duties on weekends and/or holidays. The opportunity to contribute to support CBSET’s growth and development. All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their position. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr CBSET