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Senior Accountant

Charles River Associates
Boston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
$93k - $100k
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Job Description

The Senior Accountant at Charles River Associates is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger, preparing financial statements, supporting budgeting and external filings, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, while providing mentorship and process improvements within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations for monthly, quarterly, and annual periods
  • Support the preparation of internal financial statements and external filings such as 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and earnings releases
  • Interpret financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Update and maintain accounting policies and procedures
  • Assist with general ledger close processes, including allocations and consolidations
  • Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX compliance
  • Train, mentor, and oversee staff accountants
  • Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls
  • Participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Trustworthy with attention to maintaining confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team able to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle and Workday
  • Previous experience working for a US publicly traded company preferred
  • Experience with SOX controls preferred
  • Support the overall integrity of the general ledger through regular journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of account balances
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring balances are appropriately supported
  • Support the preparation of internal financial statements, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, earnings releases, and other investor materials
  • Interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures
  • Assist with general ledger close processes, such as allocations, FX rates, internal report preparation, and consolidation
  • Assist with external auditor requests related to quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX 404 audits
  • Oversee and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
  • Provide quarterly support for external filings
  • Participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and cross-functional initiatives as requested by management

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: $92,500 - $100,000
Work schedule: 3 days in the office per week with specific days coordinated with team
Work environment perks: flexible work location, mentorship, career growth opportunities, inclusivity
Additional benefits: bonus incentive compensation, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), paid parental leave, wellness programs, employee assistance resources, commuter benefits

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