Who we are looking for

The Accounting team is seeking a highly committed, technically sound and organized individual that is detail oriented, to support the monthly invoice process, monthly close and ad hoc requests/projects. At Charles River Development we achieve this through effectively engaging with our leaders and colleagues to understand our broad strategy, analyzing data, and delivering insights to help drive CRD’s current and future performance.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

The role will involve understanding both financial and operational aspects of the business with the successful candidate being able to follow and update procedures. There will be opportunities to analyze and provide concise insights to both members of the team and business partners.

As the Accountant you will

• Prepare monthly client billing ensuring proper, accurate and timely invoice preparation and the resolution of discrepancies for multiple entities in multi currencies

• Provide support and book necessary revenue entries for the monthly close

• Responsible for properly recording foreign currency transactions

• Prepare select balance sheet and revenue account analysis and reconciliations

• Prepare year end schedules and support for internal and external audits

• Review data ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Maintain accounting system data

• Utilize current documentation and tools/methodologies, recommend new solutions to improve/automate existing and processes and support new initiatives Build strong relationships and coordinate with peers, other business groups and leaders across the enterprise and develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges and opportunities

• Investigate and recommend revisions to accounting procedures and systems to satisfy process improvement initiatives

• Other duties as warranted.

Requirements and Recommendations

• A BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field

A minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in corporate accounting, billing and/or accounts receivable

• Experience in a software company preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to provide clear and professional communications with internal and external individuals including senior management •

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong desire to provide outstanding customer service.

• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities.

• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to achieve results without close supervision.

• Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and also has the strong desire to work as a member of a team.

• Demonstrated practical, hands-on, “can-do” approach, and the ability to work efficiently and creatively.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with ERP systems required. Great Plains experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

• Travel not likely to be required.

• Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours.

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