Staff Accountant

About Charles River Associates

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics.  At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies.  Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch your career.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Financial Administration team. The Staff Accountant reports to the Director – Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting and is responsible for preparing general journal entries and account reconciliations, principally for North America operations, and provides general ledger and period close support on a global basis. The Staff Accountant will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and assist in the production and disbursement of financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, ensuring that transactions are accurately explained and supported
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring balances are appropriately supported
• Support the preparation of internal financials, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings releases, and other investor materials
• Maintain fixed asset schedules utilizing the fixed asset software
• Maintain prepaid expenses and deferred charges schedules
• Assist with general ledger close processes, such as allocations, FX rates, internal report preparation, consolidation
• Responsible for areas such as cash, fixed assets and depreciation, prepaids and deposits, investments in subsidiaries, intercompany accounting, goodwill, intangibles, leases, asset retirement obligations, debt and deferred financing fees, and general accruals
• Assist with external auditor requests related to quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX 404 audits
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 2-4 years of experience in general accounting required
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Prefer experience with Oracle
• Required experience with public companies and SEC reporting
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with various levels of staff and management, as well as external parties
• Willing and initiative to assist others to meet deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Work Location, Flexibility, and COVID Safety

At CRA, we believe in creating a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth and mentorship, while also taking advantage of the flexibility and inclusivity that working from home provides. We continue to monitor local government and regulatory guidance and adapt our safety guidelines accordingly. For those who begin the interview process with CRA, your recruiting point of contact will be available to answer any questions about work location and COVID safety.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

CRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AAE): Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled.