Job Description
Are you an experienced Accountant seeking a structured work schedule?
Join Apex Financial Partners, a leading firm in the Boston financial district, and take control of your weekends. We are looking for a detail-oriented Weekend Accountant to join our dedicated finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enjoying a predictable schedule.
Why Join Us?
- Predictable Schedule: Focus on your personal life with a Monday through Friday off.
- Modern Environment: Work in our state-of-the-art Seaport District office.
- Professional Growth: Mentorship opportunities with senior finance staff.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Responsibilities
- Manage Monthly Close: Oversee the general ledger entries, journal entries, and reconciliations for the month-end close occurring on weekends.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements and variance analysis reports for review by the senior management team.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process invoices and payments with a focus on accuracy and timely disbursement during high-volume periods.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations to ensure cash balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved immediately.
- Compliance & Audits: Assist external auditors during their quarterly visits and ensure all financial documentation is organized and accessible.
- Expense Management: Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policy.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting setting.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel (advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and SAP or Oracle is highly preferred.
- Availability: Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with the ability to detect errors in complex financial data.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with cross-functional teams.