Staff Accountant at NextDeavor

Staff Accountant

Full-time

New Bedford, MA

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Here's how you'll become a key player with this opportunity:

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll be a key contributor to the organization’s financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This hands-on role supports daily accounting activities while partnering closely with the Controller and internal teams. Your work will directly impact billing accuracy, cash flow, compliance, and process improvements in a growing, fast-paced environment.

This role is well suited for an experienced accountant who values precision, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact on the team:

• Review customer contracts to identify AIA requirements and prepare compliant billing documentation.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage AIA schedules and invoice progress.
• Invoice completed projects accurately and on time, including AIA-based billing.
• Upload invoices to customer portals within 24 hours and ensure compliance with portal requirements.
• Set up and maintain customer records, billing details, and compliance documentation (COIs, tax exemptions).
• Identify customer-specific insurance or compliance requirements and escalate issues as needed.
• Calculate, process, and ensure timely remittance of state and local sales tax.
• Prepare and enter weekly direct labor hours into the ERP system.
• Support labor cost and margin analysis as requested.
• Prepare monthly accruals and allocations for expenses such as insurance, medical benefits, and mobile services.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly expense analyses.
• Assist with annual CPA review preparation.
• Maintain daily AR check logs and provide daily deposit summaries.
• Support AR collections related to AIA and portal-based invoicing.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers for affiliated entities.
• Manage IFTA tax reporting and IRP DMV renewals.
• Submit required program reporting and support ad-hoc accounting initiatives.

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• 7+ years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a small-to-mid-sized, privately held organization.
• Prior experience in construction, signage, or project-based environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• ERP system experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Comfort working in evolving environments with developing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Range:

$65,000 - $73,000 annually

**Benefits That Matter to You: **

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with profit sharing and financial wellness resources.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Team lunches, recognition programs, and company-sponsored events.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a team that transforms businesses and fuels growth!