Danforth Health is hiring: Accounting Consultant in Boston

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Consultant

Job overview

Danforth Consultants are deployed as Accountants and Senior Accountants for early‑stage life science companies, including venture‑backed, near‑public, and publicly traded entities. Typically, consultants balance the demands of a few clients at a time, with the combined hours equating to a full‑time position. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high‑growth, dynamic players in the biotech, medical device and health IT sectors. As a Danforth Consultant, you will have access to the resources of the entire Danforth organization. You will work either independently with the client or with a team of Danforth professionals on engagements.

Potential Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and process General Accounting transactions
• Prepare, record and post journal entries
• AP/AR: Ensure high-quality and timely invoicing and collection procedures; organize records of invoices, bills and deposits; oversee purchasing and accounts payable files including processing invoices, handling vendor payments and inquiries, and preparing related correspondence
• Support monthly close process
• Administer payroll
• Assist with audit preparation
• Produce error‑free accounting reports and analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Proactively identify and problem‑solve accounting issues. Make recommendations for resolutions
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standard implementations and forecasting process
• Assist in financial statement preparation and support budget adjustments according to schedule
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with other accounting and finance personnel to improve financial procedures
• Participate in other projects as deemed necessary by the client
• Work closely with all levels of staff and vendors within the client organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years accounting and finance experience (Big 4/CPA Firm experience a plus)
• Computer Skills: QuickBooks and Excel a must; Intacct, NetSuite, Great Plains, Equity Edge a plus
• Experience in Life Sciences industry
• Demonstrated ability to work in an early‑stage start‑up environment
• Creative problem‑solving skills including the ability to identify, recommend and implement solutions
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Experience working as a consultant a plus, or a sincere interest and commitment to consulting

About Danforth

Danforth Advisors is the Finance & HR consulting arm of Danforth Health. Learn more at www.danforthhealth.com