Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a credit union team in West Roxbury, Massachusetts in a fully onsite contract-to-permanent role. This position supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll, and regulatory readiness while helping maintain accurate and timely records. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced financial environment.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain the general ledger by preparing journal entries, reconciling assigned accounts, and supporting monthly and annual close activities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and month-end balancing across cash, bank accounts, investments, fixed assets, accounts payable, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Handle daily operational accounting tasks related to card activity, electronic transactions, ATM balancing, checks, money orders, and clearing accounts.
• Oversee the full accounts payable process, including invoice entry, payment processing, filing, and research of billing discrepancies.
• Record investment activity, calculate accruals, update valuation records, and reconcile broker statements while maintaining organized supporting documentation.
• Track fixed assets and prepaid expenses, and post recurring depreciation and amortization entries as part of the close process.
• Process payroll and related accounting entries, including benefit invoice review, payment coordination, and retirement plan submissions.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing records, supporting documentation, and file retention requirements.
• Stay current with applicable financial regulations, internal policies, and required training to support compliant accounting practices.• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, month-end close, payroll support, and financial reporting within a regulated environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills for analysis and reconciliation work.
• Experience using Oracle or similar accounting software; familiarity with investment accounting platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of banking or credit union accounting practices, including cash balancing and transaction reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support is beneficial.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.