Lead Accountant MA

FTE Lead Accountant Hybrid position located in Wakefield, MA. If you have 3-4 years of recent accounting experience with impressive excel and QuickBooks skills, we are looking for you! The ideal candidate will work collaboratively, be able to multi-task, manage priorities and deadlines, productively contribute to client meetings, be a self-starter, eager to upskill and committed in your own development. If you think you have what it takes to be successful as a Senior Accountant in Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Practice, send us your resume. How you will make an Impact ??? Your responsibilities include Assist Director and Accounting Manager with onboarding new clients including participating during various onboarding meetings, updating onboarding checklists, prompt responses to client inquires, securing access to client documents etc., Complete assigned tasks for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual bookkeeping in timely manner, Assist Accounting Manager in the preparation of periodic management and board packages, Assist in tax compliance calculations and collaborate with tax department for timely tax filings, Assist in the preparation of financial statements, dashboards, and other deliverables for the clients within the set deadlines, Complete account reconciliations and various schedules per GAAP, Accrual and Cash basis, Maintain keen attention to detail and ensure adherence to firm methodology and accounting principles, Participate in special accounting projects assigned to support firm???s initiatives and client requests, Support business development efforts by attending networking events and firm sponsored events. How will you get here? Qualifications Accounting Experience 3-4 years of work experience including 2 years of recent operational accounting experience Experience in month end year end accounting and close processes Experience in account reconciliations including payroll, investments, prepaids, accruals and others GAAP, accrual and cash basis accounting experience a must Proven experience in troubleshooting variances and correcting inaccuracies Software Experience 2 years of QuickBooks experience required QuickBooks Pro Advisor Certification not required but is a plus Extensive experience in Excel including ability to create complex formulas is required certification not required but is a plus Sage Intacct, Xero experience not required but is a plus Soft Skills Self-starter with strong organizational skills, Proven ability to multi-task and work on multiple clients at the same time, Strong interpersonal skills to work well with CAAS group, coworkers and with clients Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and invested in upskilling Proactive response to meet client expectations and also timely response to client inquiries #LI-Hybrid Please send resumes to  

Created: 2025-03-05