Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

• Location: Lexington MA (Onsite 3 days/week)
• Job Type: W2 Contract

Background/Need:

The Group is undergoing some changes to their accounting practices. This initiative requires many direct staff to participate and the Lab is looking for Contingent Workers to handle some of the day to day operations.

Responsibilities:

The individual will execute job responsibilities requiring an experienced professional with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. This includes interpreting accounting data assessing reports and recommending action to be taken. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participate in the monthly accounting and closing processes by generating various journal entries preparing required reconciliations and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
Support various Audit activities (PwC Internal Audit DCAA) including assigning requests to other staff preparing and or reviewing supporting documentation/schedules tracking of audit deliverables and issues management reviews and status
Support the research of accounting guidance Laboratory policy and other guidance to model document and implement new accounting practices/activities
Interpret Laboratory policy Federal regulations and other guidance to determine allowability and allocability of costs to the Labs Prime contract and present recommendations to management
Monitor and analyze accounting data and support the production of financial reports or statements for internal management MIT campus and external customers as needed (includes Tax and Government reporting).
Support Accountings process improvement initiatives including improvements to internal documentation & procedures process standardization automation quarter/yearend close and internal control improvements.
Support the implementation/upgrade of financial systems.

Must Have:

B.S./B.B.A. degree in Accounting/Finance concentration or related field required.
Minimum of five years experience in Accounting or related discipline.
GAAP accounting experience.
Accounting experience in ERP software solutions.
A solid understanding of financial and government processes with strong assessment skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills is required.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines.
Microsoft Office Products proficiency required.
Strong Excel skills required.
Experience with SAP is required.

Nice to Have:

Proficiency with computerbased financial management tools is desired.
Experience with Department of Defense contracts or regulations (OMB FAR DFARs).
Experience with DCAA and external audits.
Experience developing and implementing process improvements is desired.

Education & Experience: Bachelors plus 5 Years of relevant work experience.

Work Authorization: US Citizensh is required due to the nature of the work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.