The Hollister Group · 1 week ago
Senior Staff Accountant AP
Cambridge, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expThe Hollister Group is seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Senior Staff Accountant for Accounts Payable to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing daily financial operations, enhancing process efficiencies, and contributing to the smooth functioning of the institution while supporting a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence.
RecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting processes including invoice processing, payment requests, and account reconciliation
Lead complex month-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies
Review and authorize various transactions such as invoices, wire payments, and payments related to human subjects, based on government and institutional guidelines
Troubleshoot and resolve rejected direct deposit payments efficiently
Collaborate with the Supplier Maintenance Team to ensure accurate classification for tax withholding and participate in year-end tax filings
Address payment-related inquiries from community members and suppliers, providing timely and professional support
Act as a subject matter expert, educating staff and suppliers on AP policies and best practices
Assist with internal and external audit preparations, ensuring documentation accuracy
Contribute to AP projects, supporting team efforts to optimize workflow and procedures
Conduct root-cause analysis of account issues in partnership with senior staff members to facilitate resolution
Provide training on accounting policies and procedures within the organization
Analyze AP data, offer insights, and recommend process improvements to management
Develop and update AP documentation in collaboration with management
Perform other related duties and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
At least 3 years of experience in financial operations, including accounting and reconciliation tasks
Proven experience delivering excellent customer service
Strong familiarity with accounting software, ideally SAP
Solid understanding of accounting principles and federal regulations related to accounts payable
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities under strict deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Self-motivated with a proactive approach, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively and provide value-added support
Capacity to assess inquiries critically and determine appropriate escalation procedures
Company
The Hollister Group
The Hollister Group, Inc. is a women-owned staffing consultancy built around four core values - open communication, passion, integrity, and community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kip Hollister
Founder & CEO
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