Senior GL Accountant Job in Lexington, Massachusetts US
Position Summary:
The Senior GL Accountant position requires an organized and highly motivated professional with strong initiative, written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of accounting rules under US GAAP. This position will be responsible for general ledger accounting functions including but not limited to preparing and posting monthly journal entries, reconciling various balance sheet accounts and maintaining the Fixed Asset sub-ledger. The Senior GL Accountant will be expected to assist with other ad-hoc projects, updating accounting policies and procedures identifying internal process improvements and opportunities for automation. The position will be expected to assist in year-end audits and quarterly reviews, including interacting with external auditors and preparing supporting materials during audits.
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Finance or Accounting
- 3 years of relevant accounting experience
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of general ledger systems
- Strong computer skills and an advanced knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- CPA or public accounting firm experience a plus
- Proven track record of researching and solving problems with minimal supervision and demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Exhibits the ability to be flexible, able to multi-task, prioritize and maintain a sense of urgency
- Excellent organizational and planning skills to ensure effective identification of priorities, organizing of information, development of action plans, and attention to details.
Competencies:
- Demonstrated focus on delivering excellent results and improving the performance of oneself and of Cubist by taking initiative.
- Express's belief in one's convictions and has the integrity to express onesleft even if it is easier to refrain from speaking up or take on a challenging circumstance.
- Demonstrates the ability to express ideas and information clearly and accurately, including the ability to adapt communication styles based on the audience. Ability to communicate through both written and verbal means.
- Targets one's efforts on discovering and meeting internal/external customer's needs.
Work Environment:
- Office
Physical Demands:
- N/A
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily within the context of the representative work environment and physical demands described above. Likewise, qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
