MassBio is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its finance team. The Staff Accountant will support the organization’s accounting operations and monthly close process, with responsibilities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit preparation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, reclasses, and other recurring entries
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
- Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts
- Assist with monthly and year-end close activities
- Support revenue and deferred revenue-related accounting processes, including preparation of schedules, tie-outs, and supporting documentation
- Process accounts payable transactions and support payment processing activities
- Process and apply cash receipts and support accounts receivable-related activities
- Assist with monitoring accounts receivable aging and preparing information for follow-up on outstanding balances
- Support preparation of audit schedules, workpapers, and other documentation for external auditors
- Help ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger
- Assist with documenting accounting processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls
- Partner with finance leadership on ad hoc analyses, reporting, and special projects as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience, including internships or early-career public accounting or industry experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger accounting
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new systems
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment
- Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored 401k
- Competitive healthcare plans
Company Overview
MassBio, a not-for-profit organization that represents and provides services and support for the Massachusetts life sciences industry, is the nation's oldest biotechnology trade association. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.massbio.org.