What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at firstPRO, Inc?
Title: Accountant
Location: North of Boston (Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in office)
This is an opportunity to join a raidly growing company where you will have a handle in scaling out the group working directly in leadership.
The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records, ensures strict internal controls over cash and assets, and assists with month-end closing procedures. This role centers on real-time cash management, liquidity tracking, and asset verification.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple operating and sweep accounts.
- Monitor daily cash positions, track cash inflows and outflows, and manage cash application.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries for routine business transactions, prepayments, and accruals.
- Assist in the execution of the monthly closing calendar, ensuring all financial data is accurately consolidated and deadlines are met.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank accounts, credit cards, accounts receivable/payable, and intercompany transactions) to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Support the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) in compliance with GAAP.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and internal control procedures to safeguard corporate financial data.
- Support schedules, work papers, and documentation required for external auditors and corporate tax filings.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with the finance team to streamline accounting workflows, optimize software usage, and automate manual tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- 1–3 years of general accounting experience (public accounting experience or corporate internships are a plus).
- CPA candidate or intention to pursue professional certification is highly desirable but not mandatory.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000