Junior Staff Accountant

Progress is an experienced, trusted provider of products designed with customers in mind, so they can develop the applications they need, deploy where and how they want, and manage it all safely and securely. We take pride in what we do, always valuing the whole person-at work and in life. Our diverse life experiences enrich our culture because people power progress. As a Junior Staff Accountant working a hybrid between your home office and our Burlington MA headquarters you can join us in doing what we do best: propelling business forward.

As a Junior Staff Accountant, you will be joining a fun, and dynamic team who thrive on collaboration and team efforts to accomplish tasks. As part of the Corporate Accounting team, you will have a great opportunity to learn how essential Accounting processes and related functions work; while having daily exposure to a variety of projects and business critical tasks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE:

• Support the following major Accounting processes and related functions: North America General Ledger Close, World-Wide Consolidation, and Internal/External Reporting

• Perform month end closing, day-to-day accounting operations, account reconciliations for general ledger accounts, reconcile intercompany accounts, and prepare detailed analyses.

• Support the internal and external audit teams

• Assisting with developing new processes and/or reporting requirements for new activities that occur as the business grows

• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify, review and implement process improvements

• Maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Perform any other projects assigned by the Senior Accounting Manager on an as-needed basis

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE NEED SOMEONE WHO HAS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting plus an additional 1-3 years of work experience preferred

• Experience with ERP and reporting systems

• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities

• Flexibility, teamwork mindset, collaborative work style and positive attitude

• Solid organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet the deadlines

• Proficiency with Excel(e.g. high comfort level with consolidation and joining data, creating formulas, etc.)

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control procedures

• A self-starter who takes initiative

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.

• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback

• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Progress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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