Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Boston, MA)

We are growing our team at Clearpath Quill Legal Group and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be grant and fund accounting. People here care about clients, not just cases. What you will do • Track costs around client files against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Experience with court deadlines. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Boston. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.