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

To Apply

To be considered for this position, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current contact information;
• Cover letter (optional) – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

Career Growth and Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encouraging you to thrive as an individual and team member. Training consists of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position in the US is $70,000 – $85,000. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.