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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team supporting core accounting operations for an organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a Long-term Contract position offering the opportunity to contribute across payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities while working independently in a fully remote environment aligned to East Coast hours. The ideal candidate brings strong NetSuite experience, sound nonprofit accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage detailed financial work with minimal oversight.
Job Responsibility
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and help drive timely completion of monthly and annual close deliverables
Review biweekly payroll for accuracy, assist with payroll input preparation, and provide backup support for payroll processing as needed
Record payroll-related allocations, accruals, and other journal entries while maintaining supporting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations
Reconcile bank and investment accounts, investigate variances, and ensure financial records remain complete and accurate
Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting schedules, including depreciation, amortization, additions, and disposals
Allocate costs across programs, awards, and organizational functions to support accurate financial reporting and recovery calculations
Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to respond to reporting requests, support audits, and prepare analysis tied to grants and operating results
Help strengthen accounting procedures, uphold internal controls, and support ongoing administration and improvement of NetSuite and related finance processes
Requirements
Hands-on experience in senior-level accounting work, including general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close
Proven ability to complete account and bank reconciliations with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with biweekly payroll accounting, including payroll entries, accruals, and related reconciliations
Proficiency in NetSuite is required
Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and contribute with limited day-to-day direction
Background in nonprofit accounting is preferred
Familiarity with cost allocation methods and award-based expense tracking is highly desirable
Nice to have
Nonprofit accounting
Cost allocation methods and award-based expense tracking