Staff Accountant

Established private Equity firm seeks a skilled Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Boston. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for processing invoices received in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, assisting with account reconciliations, and assisting with the accounts receivable process, among other things.

Competitive pay, great benefits and the opportunity to join a high caliber team

The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller / Assistant Controller and will be responsible for the following activities:

• Execute day-to-day accounts payable tasks including invoice coding, obtaining approvals, data entry, payment management and file maintenance
• Enter and code vendor invoices in the Company’s general ledger software, including routing for review and approval
• Set up wires or print and mail checks to vendors
• Reconcile accounts receivable and create invoices for the Funds/Portfolio Companies
• Reconcile credit card statements
• Assist with expense report management, processing, and data import/export
• Bank reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries and accounting schedules as part of the monthly financial close
• Assist with reconciliations and schedules for monthly/quarterly/year-end closes
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Perform analysis of account variances
• Serves as a liaison between the internal team and the external administrator
• Other accounting and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years or more of professional experience in accounting
• Detail oriented, strong work ethic and ability to work with limited supervision and handle multiple projects at one time
• Highly motivated, organized, and proactive self starter and team player
• Advanced analytical and data analysis skills; strong knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills