Staff Accountant POST NUMBER: 475697

Boston, MA

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting. This role works closely with the broader finance team to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
  • Support preparation of financial statements and variance analysis
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed
  • Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on accounting-related initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1–3 years of general accounting experience
  • Experience with accounting ERP systems preferred
  • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-06-06

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