Senior Accountant

Curriculum Associates

. Maintain the project accounting subledger, including setting up new projects, tracking and maintaining existing projects, and approving related purchase orders.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBillerica • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $69,250 - $118,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project accounting, financial analysis, and reconciliation, with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP principles. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of collaborating across teams to optimize financial operations.

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Project AccountingFinancial AnalysisU.S. GAAP PrinciplesMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCorporate Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Project AccountingFinancial AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationJournal Entries PreparationVendor Payment ProcessingRoyalty AccountingBudget Variance AnalysisInterest CalculationsProcess OptimizationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelWorkday FinancialsFloQastGenerative AI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

Corporate AccountingPublic AccountingFinancial OperationsAccounting SubledgerEvent Spending Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the project accounting subledger, including setting up new projects, tracking and maintaining existing projects, and approving related purchase orders.
Calculate, report, and process vendor and author royalty payments.
Assist Treasury with debt-related interest calculations and payments.
Analyze and record symposium and event spending with the Events leadership team.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including capitalized prepublication and technology costs, prepaid R&D spend, accrued expenses, and other assets.
Conduct monthly balance sheet, income statement, and budget variance analyses.
Prepare month-end journal entries.
Support external auditors by providing detailed schedules, test selections, and analysis.
Assist with special projects and process improvements.
Report and analyze project accounting and royalty accounting.
Work closely with leadership and collaborate across teams on financial operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
3–5 years of corporate accounting experience, or a blend of public and corporate accounting.
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel capabilities.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and creating pivot tables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to gather accurate, timely information from cross-functional teams.
Process optimization focus and ability to apply practical solutions and navigate ambiguity.
Adaptability and openness to change in a dynamic environment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Familiarity with Workday Financials and FloQast is listed as desirable, not required.
Experience with generative AI tools, such as Claude, is listed as desirable, not required.
CPA or CMA certification is listed as desirable, not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus plan eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Flexible vacation and sick policy
Twelve paid holidays
Winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's
Additional perks and benefits