Sigma
778740 Accountant | East Boston, MA | 6-Month Contract
Sigma Inc. is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our client's team on-site in East Boston, MA.
This position is with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), located at 1 Harborside Drive.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours (7.5 hours per day)
Contract Length: 6 months
On-site Position
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant I will perform a variety of financial accounting and analysis functions to support accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies. This includes general ledger reconciliations, bank and cash clearing analyses, journal entries, and variance reviews to ensure data accuracy and financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Clearing and Reconciliation
Sigma Inc. is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our client's team on-site in East Boston, MA.
This position is with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), located at 1 Harborside Drive.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours (7.5 hours per day)
Contract Length: 6 months
On-site Position
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant I will perform a variety of financial accounting and analysis functions to support accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies. This includes general ledger reconciliations, bank and cash clearing analyses, journal entries, and variance reviews to ensure data accuracy and financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Clearing and Reconciliation
- Perform regular reconciliations of cash clearing accounts.
- Ensure reported revenue aligns with bank activity and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor merchant (credit card) accounts and coordinate corrections.
- Record all cash and credit card transactions accurately in ledgers.
- Code monthly bank activity to appropriate accounts.
- Review and reconcile daily bank activity with the general ledger.
- Notify management of variances and follow up on corrections.
- Prepare daily cash analyses and monthly reconciliations for operational accounts.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to subsystems and documentation.
- Prepare and post journal entries for timely and accurate reporting.
- Analyze accounts for irregularities or variances and prepare summary reports.
- Complete month-end reconciliations and financial analyses on schedule.
- Record and reconcile parking revenue, cash, and credit card deposits.
- Verify deposit reports and ensure accuracy between internal and external records.
- Investigate discrepancies and prepare related journal entries.
- Participate in or complete special accounting projects as assigned.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in automated accounting systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database applications.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Must pass Massport's background check, drug test, and security clearance requirements.