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Senior Accountant

The Fountain Group
Chelsea, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
Pay: $48

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for a prominent client of ours. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

  • The Senior Accountant is responsible for working closely with the Finance team to ensure a smooth, timely month-end close process.
  • This individual provides assistance with SOX compliance and is involved in the annual budgeting process.

Essential Functions

  • Performs and assists with month-end and quarter-end closing accounting tasks including preparation/input of journal entries ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
  • Ensures that reconciliations and supporting schedules and analysis are completed on a timely basis and in accordance with the monthly closing schedule.
  • Prepares and maintains month-end closing shared folders.
  • Preparation and assistance with month-end analytical review of actuals versus budget/forecast.
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
  • Provides assistance with SOX compliance by ensuring internal controls are adhered to.
  • Provides assistance to Sr. Manager Financial Operations and Accounting on quarter-end inventory close and various analyses.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
  • Minimum of four to six years of experience and solid understanding of GAAP. Experience in public accounting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

  • Ability to manage a wide range of finance-related responsibilities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines and timelines.
  • Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance daily operations and project work in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in MS Office Suite, and experience with general ledger systems.

Our company offers our contractors a suite of benefits after a qualification period including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.

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If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at T.gillitzer@TheFountainGroup.com

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