Sr. Accountant - (Waltham, MA)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Sr. Accountant develops, implements, and/or maintains 1 or more accounting systems. Through in-depth research and analysis, the incumbent reviews and interprets financial reporting qualifications, rules and regulations. The Sr. Accountant supports the maintenance of company policies and procedures that ensure financial systems are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other accounting regulations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform in-depth analysis of diverse finance and accounting data; ensuring all transactions are in compliance with current company policies & procedures and regulatory/industry guidelines and qualifications. Conduct high-level analysis of the general ledger account(s) with an emphasis on the substance of assigned balance sheet accounts; providing an essential contribution to month-, quarter-, and year-end closings of the general ledger account(s). May perform routine internal and external audits as requested.