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Senior Accounting Operations Specialist

Senior Accounting Operations Specialist

Professional Staffing GroupCambridge, MA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Accounting Operations Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Operations Specialist to manage high-volume financial transactions and support accurate monthly closes. This role balances transactional accounting with process improvement and investigative analysis, helping ensure data integrity and operational efficiency across the finance team. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to $37 / hr.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Process and reconcile daily financial transactions, returns, and cash receipts for sponsored accounts and departments
  • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unidentified receipts, and wire inquiries
  • Reconcile high-volume accounts and contribute to the accuracy of the monthly close process
  • Monitor key financial metrics using dashboards and reporting tools
  • Maintain audit-ready records and support internal and external audits
  • Assist with special accounting projects, identify opportunities for workflow improvement, and support internal training initiatives

Required Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field (or equivalent work experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance operations
  • Prior experience processing at least 150 invoices or transactions per day
  • Proven experience in account reconciliations and financial close cycles
  • Nice-to-Have Experience :

  • Sponsored research audit or journal entry exposure
  • Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP or similar software
  • Required Skills :

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication abilities (written and verbal)
  • There are no costs for candidates utilizing our services as our clients pay for all related hiring fees. All ProPivotal job postings are either actual positions we had available at the time of posting and / or are representative of positions we typically fill or expect to fill. If you see a job that interests you, respond to the ad or give us a call so that we can help you find a job you'll love. As one of the area's largest staffing firms, we help 2,500 people find jobs a year so chances are good that we can help you too.

    ProPivotal is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

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