Senior Accountant - fixed assets (Boston, MA)

Rivermark Juniper Civic Services provides shared administrative services to local governments around Boston. We are hiring a Senior Accountant to take on fixed assets. You would join a small organisation of about 35 people based in Boston. What you will do • Track costs around permits against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to public records, and clear open items. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • 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. 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 • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with public records. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Boston. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.