Staff Accountant

Location: Danvers, MA

DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, process outstanding communication skills and ability to work independently as well as within a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and maintain financial records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Conduct financial analysis and generate reports to support management decision-making
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support
• Assist with audits and tax filings as needed
• Review and maintain payroll records and reconciliations, including timesheet review
• Prepare and manage daily and weekly cash reporting
• Maintain fixed asset tracking log
• Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Project Managers and Executive Team as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an engineering or construction industry
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and accounting software, Deltek-Ajera a plus

BENEFITS:

Company Culture

• Great mentors and supportive environment
• Emerging Professionals Group
• Summer outing, golf tournaments and holiday party
• Holiday contests
• Casual Fridays and summer hours
• Gifts for years of service
• Company clothing

Health & Wellness

• Fitness challenges
• Health club reimbursement (via HMO)
• Safety clothing
• Personal protective equipment

Professional Growth

• Membership dues for professional organizations
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) and Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) reward program
• Professional license reimbursement (P.E., P.L.S., P.W.S., S.E.)
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training
• Lunch & Learn sessions
• Student Loan Assistance

Insurance

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Section 125 Plan)
• Optional accident, cancer, and critical care coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental dental plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Competitive Salary

• Commensurate with experience

 401(k) Match

• Employer contribution for qualified employees

Paid Time Off

• Holidays
• Vacation time commensurate with experience
• Earned time off/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Jury Duty leave
• Bereavement leave
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

Parking

• All Hancock offices have available parking

ABOUT HANCOCK

Hancock Associates is made up of talented land surveyors, civil engineers and wetland scientists dedicated to excellence in land/coastal development, construction and preservation. We have maintained our position as an industry leader through their investment in exceptional staff, state-of-the-art equipment/technology and acquisition of multiple land surveying and civil engineering firms, and historical records dating back to 1852. Since 1978, Hancock Associates has been providing land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. We value the long-term relationships they have with their clients served through their offices in Boston, Chelmsford, Danvers, Marlborough, Newburyport, and Palmer, Massachusetts and Concord, New Hampshire. Our employees benefit from great mentors, a supportive work environment, generous benefits and a clear path to career advancement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Hancock Associates provides equal employment opportunities by recruiting, hiring, training and promoting employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression, disability, handicap, military obligations, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

VALUING AND MANAGING DIVERSITY

Hancock Associates believes that workforce diversity is essential to the Company’s growth and long-term success. By valuing and managing differences at work, Hancock Associates maximizes the potential of all employees while increasing employee and customer satisfaction.