SDL Search Partners

Staff Accountant

SDL Search Partners  •  Wakefield, MA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

SDL is partnering with a cutting-edge biotech research company in need of a Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of accounting experience, including public accounting exposure, and be either a CPA or on a CPA track. This position plays a key role in month and quarter-end close processes, SEC filings, and audit support.

This role does require in office presence 1-2 days per week

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K)
  • Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Support internal and external audit processes
  • Prepare financial reports in accordance with GAAP
  • Maintain accurate and organized general ledger records
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operations teams
  • Continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 24 years of relevant experience, including time in public accounting
  • CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) a plus
SDL Search Partners

About SDL Search Partners

SDL Search Partners is a woman-owned search firm that puts values and relationship first. Our team has over 30 years of combined accounting & finance recruiting experience, a deep network, and a "quality-over-quantity" approach. At SDL, we are partners for the long-term, so what you can expect is a relationship that prioritizes transparency, integrity, and ultimately, finding you the right person to join your team or the right next step in your career.

Areas of focus:

• Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax & Analytics

Examples of positions we support:

• Every position in the org chart from Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant up to Controller / CFO

• Financial Analyst, Finance Manager / FP&A Manager to VP of Finance

• Treasury, Internal Controls, Audit, Tax, M&A

• Public Accounting, Transaction Services, Advisory

• Technical Accounting, SEC Accounting, Financial Reporting

• Operational Accounting including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

• Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Pricing Manager, Data Analyst

• Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Analyst, Client Service Specialist

A few of the industries we specialize in:

Technology, SaaS; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare; Financial Services, Private Equity, Asset Management; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Energy, CleanTech; Higher Education, and more

If you are a company looking to hire, or a candidate looking to explore the job market, we are excited to partner with you.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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