VIE Boston

<h2>1. Full-Cycle Client Management</h2><ul><li>Serve as the main point of contact for an assigned portfolio of clients.</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end accounting cycle including day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly closings, year-end financial statements, and compliance deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure timely delivery of accurate financial information to clients in accordance with relevant accounting standards and deadlines.</li></ul><h2>2. Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis</h2><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&amp;L, balance sheet, cash flow) in accordance with GAAP or applicable frameworks.</li></ul><ul><li>Perform variance analysis and trend identification to support advisory insights.</li></ul><ul><li>Deliver executive summaries to clients, highlighting financial health, key performance indicators (KPIs), and areas for improvement.</li></ul><h2>3. Account Reconciliation &amp; Integrity</h2><ul><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness.</li></ul><ul><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including intercompany transactions and accruals.</li></ul><ul><li>Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and propose corrective actions.</li></ul><h2>4. Process Optimization &amp; Advisory</h2><ul><li>Evaluate and propose improvements to client accounting processes, internal controls, and technology tools (e.g., automation, ERP systems).</li></ul><ul><li>Provide clients with strategic insights and guidance to streamline operations and improve financial visibility.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in implementing accounting best practices tailored to the client’s business needs.</li></ul><h2>5. Intercompany &amp; Consolidation</h2><ul><li>Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure eliminations are properly accounted for.</li></ul><ul><li>Support or lead consolidation processes for clients with multi-entity structures, including foreign subsidiaries when applicable.</li></ul><h2>6. Tax &amp; Compliance Support</h2><ul><li>Collaborate with the tax team by providing accurate trial balances, schedules, and documentation required for tax returns.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local filing requirements by maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.</li></ul><h2>7. Team Facilitator</h2><ul><li>Support, coach, and review the work of junior accountants and interns.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide technical guidance, conduct quality control reviews, and promote a learning culture within the team.</li></ul><ul><li>Help onboard new team members and ensure adherence to internal accounting procedures.</li></ul><h2>8. Client Relationship Management</h2><ul><li>Build strong, long-term relationships with clients by offering proactive support and clear communication.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in client calls and meetings to address accounting questions and provide financial insights.</li></ul><ul><li>Understand each client’s business model to offer relevant and customized advisory services.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.</li></ul><ul><li>3 to 5 years of experience working in a public accounting firm.</li></ul><ul><li>Technical accounting expertise in bookkeeping, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial close procedures.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong financial reporting skills across monthly, quarterly, and annual periods.</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with U.S. accounting principles and practices (US GAAP) is considered a strong asset.</li></ul><ul><li>Analytical thinking to detect and resolve financial discrepancies.</li></ul><ul><li>Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend process enhancements.</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with intercompany reconciliation and multi-entity accounting.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in financial consolidation and reporting.</li></ul><ul><li>Team leadership and mentoring capabilities.</li></ul><ul><li>Precision and attention to detail in all tasks.</li></ul><ul><li>Effective multitasking while delivering high-quality outputs.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong time management to meet multiple deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex accounting concepts.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Health Insurance paid 100% with HSA and FSA available.</li></ul><ul><li>401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 6% after 3 months.</li></ul><ul><li>Unlimited paid time-off policy (with a minimum of 2 weeks / year to be taken).</li></ul><ul><li>Transportation program (Commuter Benefits, Citi Bike membership offered).</li></ul><ul><li>Work from home friendly.</li></ul><ul><li>At the offices you will have breakfast in the morning, snacks in the afternoon</li></ul>