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The Resource Connection Hiring for Associate Accountant Job at Boston, MA Full Time
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A State Agency in Boston is seeking an Associate Accountant for a Temporary, On-Site position.
Start Date: ASAP pending interview & background check
Tentative End Date: 01-07-22 based on client’s needs
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm for a total of 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Director of Financial Operations and Accounting Supervisor may designate various other activities. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason, including reasonable accommodation.
Accounting Software Environment:
- Possesses good working understanding of processing key daily and monthly transactions in cloud-based software environment
o (The State Agency currently uses MS Dynamics Business Central and would give greatest preference to candidates with experience with BC or its predecessor)
Accounts Payable, Receivable Transactional Processing:
- Assists with the processing of all transactions in the A/P and A/R cycle, including vendor payables and event related receivables
- Works closely with department managers, event managers, and customer service to ensure efficient process/document flow, accurate accounting of expenditures, and quick resolution of issues
- Assists with the 1099 misc. and abandoned property process
Cash & Bank Reconciliations:
- Assists with daily online banking activities, prepares and posts cash transactions to the General Ledger
- Processes all bank statement reconciliations including merchant, operating and escrow accounts
- Execute cash transactions as directed by the CFO; this includes internal transfers, wire transfers, ACH payments, short-term investments
Month-end & Year-end Closing & Reporting:
- Assists Accounting Supervisor to ensure proper month-end cut-off of revenues and expenditures and with year-end audit and financials
- Processes and reconciles fixed assets monthly; analyzing transaction for capitalization policy.
- Oversees and reviews monthly accrual and transaction journals and reconciles A/P and A/R accounts to the General Ledger
Supervision Received: Expected to work independently with day-to-day supervision. Goal setting, management oversight and performance evaluation will be provided.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Experience in an Accounting Department required. Preference given to candidates with B/S degrees in a related field.
- Working knowledge of A/P, A/R required.
- Strong work ethic and a great team player.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Attention to details and an ability to handle extremely confidential information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills; Proficient with MS Excel and Word.
EOE