Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the finance team on a Contract basis in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step into a fast-paced environment and help maintain accurate financial records during a period of limited department coverage. The position will focus on core accounting operations such as reconciliations, month-end activities, invoice processing, and audit support while providing dependable analytical assistance to finance leadership.Responsibilities:• Manage daily cash and banking activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and reconciling accounts against the general ledger.• Support the monthly close process by preparing account reconciliations, maintaining supporting schedules, and assisting with journal entries and account analysis.• Process invoices and other financial transactions with attention to proper coding, approvals, and documentation across accounts payable and related activities.• Investigate discrepancies in account balances, outstanding items, and unusual transactions, then take action to resolve reconciling differences promptly.• Prepare audit support materials by organizing schedules, validating transaction details, and matching financial activity to source documentation.• Analyze financial data in Excel to create clear summaries, identify trends or variances, and provide reporting support to finance leadership as needed.• Assist with budget and expense review by monitoring activity, highlighting irregular spending patterns, and contributing to special finance projects.