What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Boston BioProducts?
Boston BioProducts, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our fast-growing team reporting to the Accounting Manager. As part of the accounting team, the Staff Accountant will be involved in the day-to-day accounting activities which includes AP, AR, maintaining financial records, account reconciliations and the month end close process. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced, small company environment and wants to be a key contributor on our growing company.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update vendor and customer records and files.
- Post AP transactions and categorize invoices in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses).
- Contact customers as needed to ensure payment of outstanding invoices.
- Maintain records regarding payments and account statuses.
- Prepare journal entries when necessary.
- Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closures.
- Prepare 1099’s for review at year end.
- Report to the Accounting Manager and work to improve financial processes.
- Perform other projects, tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Accounting Manager as needed.
Requirements and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- 2 years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP is a plus.
- Knowledge of GAAP.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations.
- Able to be on-site full time.