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The Brattle Group Accounting Administrator in Boston, Massachusetts
The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for an Accounting Administrator to join our Boston, MA office. This position will be responsible for the managing and processing of weekly accounts payable for the international entities and for employee expense reimbursements. In addition, the person will be responsible for various accounting activities and reconciliations in support of the consolidated monthly close process and financial reporting, and for specific assigned entities.
Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:
Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval, in accordance with Brattle policies, prior to payment
Code and enter vendor invoices to respective accounts and projects
Prioritize invoices according to payment terms and ensure timely payment
Review, reconcile, and post employee expense reports
Review and reconcile corporate credit card bills
Prepare standard and ad hoc journal entries as a part of the monthly close
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, accrued expenses and prepaid expenses
Review and analyze monthly G/L detail to ensure accuracy of postings and to help understand performance of the entity and provide explanations for variances/trends
Assist in the preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statements
Assist in annual audits (US GAAP and local statutory audits) and prepare audit schedules as necessary.
Assist in compliance with local tax regulations, including coordinating or preparing VAT/GST returns
Serve as backup to other accounting group responsibilities
Assist employees and vendors with problems/questions
Project work as may be needed
THE CANDIDATE
Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in accounting or business preferred
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in general accounting, preferably in a professional services firm
Experience and proficiency in using structured accounting systems is required
Proficiency in MS Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to handle numerous projects and deliverables concurrently
Strong attention to detail and independent problem solving skills
Goal-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude, and a collaborative working style, with a willingness to roll-up sleeves and get things done
Strong customer service focus
Overtime, evening and/or weekend work may be required
Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $50,000 - $63,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.
THE EMPLOYER
The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has over 400 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit our website. (https://www.brattle.com/)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
We encourage all applicants to click here (https://www.brattle.com/equal-opportunity-employer-statement/) to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement and here (https://www.brattle.com/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/) for more information on our commitment to promoting equity and inclusion across all identities and experiences.