Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a specialty lending organization in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to support core accounting functions in a fast-paced environment focused on real estate investor financing. The role blends daily transactional accounting with month-end support and financial reporting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy, ownership, and hands-on bookkeeping work.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including maintaining accurate financial records and supporting routine bookkeeping functions.

• Process a limited volume of vendor invoices and payments while ensuring proper coding and timely completion of accounts payable tasks.

• Record incoming wire transactions and update accounts receivable balances with precision in a largely manual cash application process.

• Support the accounting administration of an active loan portfolio by tracking transaction activity and maintaining organized records for ongoing originations.

• Review and post accounting entries related to approximately 50 monthly client mortgage transactions.

• Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies in the general ledger.

• Contribute to the preparation of internal financial statements and other supporting accounting schedules.

• Work within QuickBooks Enterprise to manage accounting data and help maintain consistency across financial reporting processes.

• Previous experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with strong hands-on involvement in daily transactional work.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and confidence navigating accounting systems in a detail-driven environment.

• Solid understanding of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation procedures.

• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities.

• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return processes.

• Ability to manage high-accuracy financial work in an environment where transactions are processed primarily by wire.

• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail when handling sensitive financial information.

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