Staff Accountant

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Boston, MA office. The person in this position will be responsible for various accounting activities and reconciliations in support of the consolidated monthly close process and financial reporting, and for US and non-US entities as assigned.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Prepare standard and ad hoc journal entries as a part of the monthly close

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accrued expenses and prepaid expenses

• Responsible for maintaining and recording of Fixed Asset acquisitions, disposals and associated depreciation

• 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

• Prepare monthly P&L expense analysis and support of B/S change in activity for review with Manager of Global Accounting and/or International Accounting Manager

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statements

• Assist in annual audits (US GAAP, UK GAAP) and prepare audit schedules as necessary

• Assist in compliance with local tax regulations, including coordinating or preparing VAT/GST returns, payroll returns and tax provisions

• Serve as backup to other accounting teams

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus in accounting or business

• Minimum of 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

• Ability to work autonomously, be proactive, and manage the successful execution of multiple projects/priorities simultaneously

• Must demonstrate work independence and ownership

• Overtime, evening/weekend work may be required

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. (~~~/)

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.

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