Senior Accountant - MA

Massachusetts  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Hi

My name is Umer and I am part of the National Talent Acquisition Team with Software Specialists INC. Software Specialists Inc. is a company, incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania in 1998, bringing extensive consulting expertise in providing IT talent.

Feel free to respond by email with an updated version of your resume, or give me a callat your convenience.

Title: Senior Accountant - MA

Location: Andover, MA 01810

Duration: 5 Months (Possibility of extension)

Pay rate: $45.00 Per Hour

The PtP Accountant will:

  • Receives instructions on all work to be performed.
  • Performs a range of professional accounting activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial entry postings, reconciliations, processing, and reporting associated with accounts payable.
  • Learn to use professional concepts and resolve routine issues.
  • Work on problems of limited scope, following standard practices and procedures.
  • Execute daily activities in an effective and efficient manner as dictated by the pre-established company policy.
  • Escalate and route invoicing exceptions to the appropriate team (purchasing, receiving and finance) within the local organization for resolution.
  • Verify compliance of transactions to financial policies and procedures.
  • Maintain performance dashboard, regular review with the internal customer and follow up on the actions.
  • Resolving queries and requests from vendors and internal business customers.
  • Assists with AP related accruals, IRS 1099 processing, and escheatment activities.
  • Act as a liaison between the Philips business site and the Andover, Massachusetts based North American Accounting Operations process owner.

We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree (concentration in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred).
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles and experience with computerized financial systems (preferred).
  • Possess analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, particularly at month-end and year-end.
  • Ability to follow general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
  • General accounting knowledge with specific emphasis on transactional integrity and internal controls.
  • Experience in project and change management.
  • Knowledge MS Office Applications, knowledge of spreadsheet software with expertise in Excel and Pivot Tables.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate and to collaborate across functions.
  • Ability to work as a team player and be a change agent.
  • Must enjoy working in a fast paced environment with people from different cultures.
  • Willing to travel, as necessary.

 *In case you feel this position is not a fit, do let me know so that I can update you with opportunities based on your preference. I would really appreciate if you could help by referring any friends/colleagues who might be interested in the above opportunity.*

Start date
ASAP
Duration
5 months
From
Software Specialists
Published at
19.10.2016
Project ID:
1223072
Contract type
Freelance
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