Accountant – Contract

An established Boston-area organization is seeking a hands-on Temporary Accountant to support core general ledger accounting and month-end close activities. This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, keep deadlines on track, and ensure accurate financials in a fast-paced environment.

Key Details

• Location: Boston, MA 
• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $28-$35/hour

• Play a key role in keeping the monthly close running smoothly
• Own essential accounting processes that directly impact reporting accuracy
• Collaborate with a team that values accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

• Perform general ledger accounting including maintaining accurate account activity and support schedules
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and reclasses
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolve variances
• Support month-end close, ensuring tasks are completed on time and documentation is audit-ready
• Assist with financial reporting support (pulling schedules, tying out activity, basic variance explanations)
• Partner with AP/AR and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper coding
• Maintain organized documentation and support internal and external requests as needed

• 2+ years of experience in an accounting/general ledger role (Staff Accountant, Accountant, GL Accountant)
• Experience preparing journal entries and completing reconciliations
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with common accounting systems/ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Dynamics, etc.) 

• Month-end close in a mid-size organization or high-volume environment
• ERP experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, Workday Financials, etc.)
• Exposure to audit support and building/maintaining close schedules