Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a biotechnology organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and close activities while partnering with internal stakeholders to keep financial records accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on accounting experience, confidence working in multiple financial systems, and the ability to manage recurring processes alongside ad hoc finance projects.

Responsibilities:
• Manage high-volume accounts payable activities, including invoice review, batch posting, payment processing, and weekly disbursement support.
• Oversee accounts receivable tasks by preparing customer invoices, tracking incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data to support reliable transaction processing and reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts on a daily basis, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Review employee time and expense submissions for accuracy and policy compliance before approval and processing.
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations and record supporting journal entries in the general ledger.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by organizing schedules, posting entries, and assisting with required reporting deliverables.
• Support annual reporting, audit requests, and occasional finance-related initiatives such as transaction due diligence or special projects from leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and, when needed, provide accounting support for executive-level requests and operational priorities.

• 3-5 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

• Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and strong working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and lookup functions.

• Experience supporting corporate tax, sales tax, or related compliance reporting is beneficial.

• Ability to perform reconciliations accurately, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal departments in a hybrid work environment.