Senior Staff Accountant

Real Chemistry

Senior Staff Accountant managing monthly close and financial reporting at Real Chemistry. Collaborating with teams and ensuring accurate financial results in a hybrid environment.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $28 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Fully manage assigned balance sheet accounts
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (P&L and balance sheet)
Partner with Accounts Payable, Cash Application, and FP&A teams
Support cash application and banking transactions
Assist with audit preparation
Maintain and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts
Support with fixed asset schedules
Respond to accounting and financial inquiries
Collaborate closely with the broader Accounting team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of experience in public and/or private accounting
Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
Hands-on experience in a large, complex organization
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines with accuracy
Solid foundation in debits/credits, revenue, cost of goods, and G&A accounts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental plans
Vision plans
Paid time off
Generous holiday time
Mental wellness coaching
Access to online classes with LinkedIn Learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAP accounting principlesfinancial statementsgeneral ledgerdebits/creditsrevenuecost of goodsG&A accountsadvanced ExcelPivot TablesVLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Soft Skills

manage multiple prioritiestight deadlinesaccuracycollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance