Senior Staff Accountant

Robert Half • North Andover, MA • 20h ago

Description

We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing team in North Andover, Massachusetts. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities while supporting accurate reporting and month-end processes. The role will contribute across payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, and cost-focused accounting in a detail-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.

Maintain the general ledger by preparing and recording journal entries that support complete and reliable financial records.

Assist with month-end close by reconciling accounts, reviewing balances, and helping finalize financial results within established deadlines.

Track inventory-related accounting and analyze cost of goods sold to support accurate valuation and reporting.

Manage fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation updates, to keep schedules current.

Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure cash activity aligns with company records.

Prepare variance analyses that highlight differences between expected and actual results and identify areas requiring follow-up.

Utilize NetSuite to enter, review, and maintain accounting data while supporting efficient financial operations.

Requirements - Experience working with general ledger accounting and preparing journal entries in a detail-oriented environment.

Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close procedures.

Familiarity with cost accounting concepts, including inventory valuation and cost of goods sold analysis.

Ability to complete bank reconciliations and research account discrepancies with strong attention to detail.

Experience maintaining fixed asset records and supporting accurate financial reporting.

Proficiency with NetSuite and confidence working within accounting systems to manage transactional and reporting tasks.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to review variances and interpret financial data effectively.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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