Forrester

Forrester

Accounting Manager

Cambridge, MA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$94k-$154kDetected 1 day ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingAuditingResearchLeadershipGAAPSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

  • The Accounting Manager oversees the daily operations of the organization's general ledger accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and standards.
  • Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, supervising accounting staff, preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and ensuring timely month-end and quarter-end closes.
  • The role also involves analyzing financial data, maintaining internal controls, and collaborating with other departments to improve financial processes.

Responsibilities

  • That's why we're always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day.
  • The confidence and drive to be bold at work.
  • Join us and build an extraordinary future.
  • Manage the month-end and quarter-end closes in accordance with US GAAP by ensuring timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations for accounts payables, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and cash accounts.
  • Oversee and support additional accounting functions, such as AP and expenses.
  • Recommend and develop process and system improvements that increase the teams' efficiency and effectiveness and improve CX and EX.
  • It's a place where everyone is given the tools, support, and runway they need to go far.

Requirements

  • Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong leadership, attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP) are essential.

Nice to have

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • CPA/M.B.A. is a plus.
  • Five-plus years of related experience.
  • Public accounting experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on working knowledge of financial applications.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft, Concur, and E-Trade are a plus.
  • Experience using AI tools is a plus.

Skills

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Compensation

  • $94,000 - $154,000

Benefits

  • Prepare stock comp and equity accounting as part of the quarterly close process.
  • Here, we're always learning.
  • Benefits at a Glance
  • Benefits at a Glance - Cambridge

Company info

  • At Forrester, we're trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today.
  • We're proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what's right by our clients and each other.
  • Here at Forrester, we welcome people from all backgrounds and perspectives.

Equal opportunity

  • If you would like to discuss a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to accommodationrequest@forrester.com.
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