We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Westwood, Massachusetts. In this long-term contract position, you will play an essential role in managing accounts payable functions and ensuring the accuracy of financial processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with internal teams, vendors, and operations to streamline workflows and provide valuable accounting support.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring bills are accurately entered into the system and processed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams to track payments, resolve discrepancies, and maintain clear communication regarding outstanding invoices.
• Manage vendor relationships, addressing inquiries and resolving issues to foster positive interactions.
• Assist in cleaning up and organizing financial records, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Partner with operations teams to facilitate the transition of projects from receivership to payment.
• Provide support in automating accounts payable processes to improve efficiency.
• Handle inbox management for accounting matters, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely responses.
• Work closely with the accounting manager and other team members to address high-volume accounting needs.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and journal entries to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, including managing challenging interactions and resolving disputes.• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting roles.
• Familiarity with accounting software; experience with Sage is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including vendor communications and payment tracking.
• Proficiency in general ledger management and journal entries.
• Ability to manage high volumes of transactions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, especially in cleanup and reconciliation tasks.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Experience working in dynamic environments with complex accounting workflows.