Staff Accountant 2
Staff Accountant 2
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The Staff Accountant 2 provides financial Information to management by compiling and analyzing accounting data; preparing balance sheets profit and loss statements and other special reports; reconciling discrepancies; auditing documents. Prepares monthly journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheets profit and loss statements and other special reports.
Prepares and maintains detailed documentation for external auditors and internal use as well as participates in audits with internal/external parties.
Performs general ledger duties.
Prepares asset liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Prepares regular and ad hoc reports performs analysis of data and provides summary information regarding relevant accounting data.
Manage all accounting transactions prepare budget forecasts process periodic closings assisting preparing data for financial statements.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong MS Excel skills
Excellent organizational and analytical skills are required to effectively engage in systemic problem solving and innovative thinking in a timely accurate detail oriented manner.
Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal tact for interacting with all levels of finance personnel.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field required Masters Degree in Accounting preferred.
Experience
3 - 5 years experience in accounting with a medium to large company.
Public accounting experience preferred
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
