Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting at NWN – Boston, Massachusetts

Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

US-MA-Boston

Job ID: 2025-7163
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: FINANCE
Remote - United States

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant role is to protect the company’s financial health through accurate accounting, rigorous controls, strategic planning, and optimized cash and treasury operations.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Manage revenue schedules, deferred revenue, and expense allocations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate external audits and provide required documentation.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and support special projects.
• Lead and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
• Look for opportunities to improve organizational processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Experience in public accounting and corporate environments.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data
• Detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills, a proactive mindset and an ownership mentality
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic business environment

Travel:

All offers of employment at NWN are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This process ensures a safe and secure work environment for all employees.

NWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer: NWN provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law.

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