Financial Reporting Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Hcrb. Boston · full-time · $67,000–$114,000 base.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Support the monthly, quarterly and annual close so financial reports are ready on time and accurate
- Prepare recurring journal entries, reconciliations and schedules for assigned financial statement accounts
- Validate information for internal and external reports, then help assemble statements and management reporting packages
- Investigate differences in account balances and statements, keeping records that support reported figures and disclosures
- Carry out reporting controls, answer auditor requests and flag discrepancies or process issues
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- One to three years in accounting, reporting, audit or a related area
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
- Experience with journal entries and account reconciliations, plus proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Who this fits
This mid-level individual-contributor role suits someone with early-career accounting experience who can organize financial information and meet close deadlines. The position is based in Boston and uses a hybrid arrangement, with occasional travel and extended computer work.
From the employer
We are currently hiring a Full-Time Financial Reporting Accountant in Boston, Massachusetts.
You will support accurate, timely internal and external financial reporting while contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities. You will prepare financial schedules and account reconciliations, analyze variances, and support audits and internal controls. Working with Accounting and Finance partners, you will help ensure financial information is complete, accurate, well-supported, and prepared in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
What You'll Brew:- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities to help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare recurring journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned financial statement accounts.
- Compile and validate financial information used in internal and external reporting.
- Assist with financial statements, management reporting packages, and related supporting documentation.
- Perform account and financial statement variance analyses and research identified differences.
- Maintain organized documentation for reported balances, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
- Coordinate with Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other internal partners to obtain and validate information required for financial reporting.
- Perform assigned financial reporting controls, support Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, and respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
- Identify and escalate reporting discrepancies, control concerns, and process issues while supporting improvements to reporting templates, reconciliations, schedules, and related processes.
- Work in a standard office environment, including extended computer use, with occasional travel based on business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 1–3 years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or related experience.
- Foundational understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial statement preparation.
- Experience preparing or reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to organize and validate financial information accurately.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines during financial close periods.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer or tablet for extended periods.
- Certified Public Accountant credential or progress toward certification.
- Internship or professional experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, audit, or financial reporting.
- Exposure to monthly, quarterly, or annual financial close processes.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning, consolidation, or financial reporting systems.
- Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley Act controls or internal and external audit processes.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fertility/adoption support
- Free financial coaching Health & wellness program and discounts
- Professional development & training
- Free beer!