Senior Accountant
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 92500 - 100000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Charles River Associates
For over 50 years Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants industry experts and academics. At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic financial and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients including major law firms Fortune 100 companies and government agencies. Through a collegial environment formal and informal training opportunities and a broad array of professional development resources your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch your career.
Position Overview
We seek a Senior Accountant to join our Financial Administration team. The Senior Accountant reports to the Senior Manager Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting and is accountable for the overall integrity of the general ledger timely preparation of financial statements support of budgeting and forecasting activities and preparing and reviewing general journal entries and account quarterly support for external filings. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who possesses strong analytical and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through regular journal entries reconciliations and analysis of account balances.
- Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual general ledger account reconciliations ensuring balances are appropriately supported
- Support the preparation of internal financials 10-Qs 10-Ks earnings releases and other investor materials
- Interpret monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures
- Assist with general ledger close processes such as allocations FX rates internal report preparation and consolidation
- Assist with external auditor requests related to quarterly reviews annual audits and SOX 404 audits
- Train mentor and oversee staff accountants fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
- Participate in special projects ad hoc analyses and cross-functional initiatives as requested by management
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Trustworthy with attention to maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Familiarity with ERP systemssuch as Oracle and Workday
- Previous experience working for a US publicly traded company preferred.
- Experience with SOX controls preferred.
To Apply
To be considered for this position please submit the following:
- Resume please include current contact information (personal email and telephone number);
- Cover Letter (optional) - please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.
Work Location Flexibility
CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend 3 days a week working in the office with specific days determined in coordination with your team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary and other compensation
A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $92500 - $100000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level experience skills geographic location market conditions and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.
CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package subject to eligibility requirements which may include: medical dental and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation sick leave holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite
About Company
Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm offering economic, financial, and strategic expertise to law firms, corporations, accounting firms, and governments.
