Senior Accountant- General Ledger

Senior Accountant-General Ledger

6-month Temporary Project- Permanent Opportunity Potential

Roxbury, MA ONSITE REQUIRED

Free Parking Onsite, Close to T

$40-45/hour

Our education client in Roxbury, MA is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant experienced in Higher Education to start immediately to complete a 6 month project to close 2024 fiscal year. This role will maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, year-end close, and audit preparation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, Masters in Accounting highly preferred
• 5 years full cycle accounting experience in Higher Education, State or multiple-industry experience required

• MS Office, Advanced Excel, Jenzabar required

Build the benchmark for the team around - opportunity for growth.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Project Requirements:

• Meet fiscal year close deadline: June 2025
• Expertise working in multiple Chart of Accounts, General Ledger & Sub Ledger
• Account Reconciliation, Month End Close, Tying Transactions Sub Ledger and performing adjustments in GL
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Reconcile bank accounts, investment accounts, and other financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and institutional policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and budget reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.