Staff Accountant

Job Summary:
You will be hands-on across activities such as accounts payable, cash management & general ledger close.  You must be willing to “wear many hats” when necessary. This role will evolve over time with the continued growth of the company, and it is an excellent opportunity for someone with initiative and drive to grow with the company and shape their role.   

Location:
aPriori is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts. This full-time position will be expected to work in the office at least three days per week with flexibility to work from home the rest of the week. 

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Manage a full cycle of expenses, accounts payable and accruals, including obtaining approvals, coding and processing bills, issuing payments, and preparing annual 1099 forms. Interact with internal stakeholders and vendors contacts to resolve inquiries and provide support.
•    Provide support to stakeholders navigating intake and procurement process requests, monitor the procurement queue, and work with internal teams (legal, security, finance, etc.) to escalate/resolve stalled requests
•    Manage travel and expense cycle, reconcile corporate card charges, and enforce expense policies
•    Calculate and record accrued expenses, maintain accrual schedules, and ensure accurate financial reporting
•    Ensure customer reimbursable expenses are tracked appropriately and generate invoices for reimbursable expenses
•    Assist with cash management by recording daily cash activity
•    Calculate and file monthly and quarterly sales and use tax
•    Participate in the month-end close process by analyzing various balance sheet accounts, preparing supporting reconciliations and journal entries, and resolving discrepancies.
•    Produce financial reports to support weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual reporting requirements for the US entity.
•    Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for the annual external audit and interface with external audit team regarding inquiries.
•    Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data and provide general support for the organization.
•    Assist Finance leadership with the preparation of various financial analysis, metrics and presentations as assigned.
•    Crosstrain and provide support for other team members, and take on other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:
•    Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills – you work well under pressure with frequent interruptions
•    Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
•    Proactive and deadline oriented – you are aware of deadlines, anticipate next steps, and are willing to put in additional time during peak periods
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
•    Committed to continuously refining and streamlining processes to optimize our efficiency
•    NetSuite experience a plus
•    Software/Technology industry experience a plus

Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting  
•    1-2 years’ experience
•    Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP and basic transactional accounting processes
•    High level of proficiency with MS Excel

aPriori Offers: 
A team environment where your experience is valued, your voice is heard, and the work that you do makes an impact for our customers and employees.  
aPriori offers competitive compensation in a dynamic, growing innovative environment.  A competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision for employees and their dependents, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401k match, career-growth opportunities, flexible time, and paid time off benefits – including aPriori days, and more!