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Title: Senior Accountant Location: Bedford, MA - Primarily remote for now, but will eventually be a few days hybrid. Company Info/Industry: $2.5B+ Publicly Traded Biotech Company. **Growing and continues to expand globally, fantastic mentors, strong work life balance, and ample opportunity for long term growth. Requirements: ~3-4+ years of experience (public, private, or a mix of both) Position Overview: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes related to employee benefits and research and development, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, as well as fluctuation analyses. Responsibilities: Support monthly close and internal reporting process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for paid as well as accrued employee benefits and research and development Assist in ensuring that financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP Analyze monthly and quarterly fluctuations in employee benefit expenses and balance sheet accounts Assist with completion of internal controls associated with areas of responsibility Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes Provide support to General Accounting group with operational analysis as related to recurring transactions and the monthly account reconciliation process Provide support for accounting for new business initiatives Assist with various projects and accounting matters and drive value within the business Performs other duties as required Education and Experience: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, MSA / MBA a plus 3-4 years of public accounting and / or corporate experience at SEC registered entities Preferred Skills and Competencies: Proficiency with ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, MS Windows and MS Office Software, especially Excel Experience with SAP a plus
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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