Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Lexington, Massachusetts. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and cross-functional accounting support with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to accruals, prepaid balances, amortization, fixed assets, depreciation, and account reclassifications while ensuring transactions are recorded in the correct period.
• Review general ledger activity and complete assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations by investigating variances, clearing reconciling items, and confirming supporting detail is accurate.
• Contribute to the month-end close process by assembling schedules, validating account activity, and helping maintain timely completion of accounting deliverables.
• Organize and maintain clear supporting records for entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit requests to ensure documentation remains complete and ready for review.
• Apply company accounting policies, approval requirements, and internal control standards consistently across assigned work to support accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling requested support, preparing schedules, and ensuring account reconciliations are complete and properly documented.
• Oversee employee expense submissions and corporate card activity, verifying compliance with policy and resolving discrepancies when needed.
• Provide analytical support through ad hoc financial reporting and recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, and system utilization.
• Serve as backup support for payroll processing and accounts payable tasks, including entry of vendor transactions into the accounting system as needed.• 3+ years of accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for general ledger activity and month-end close.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and amortization accounting.
• Ability to prepare accurate documentation and maintain organized records for audits and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with expense management, payroll backup support, and accounts payable processes.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, accounting procedures, and deadline-driven close environments.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and spreadsheets, with the ability to research discrepancies and resolve issues independently.