The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for an Accounting Administrator to join our Boston, MA office. This position will be responsible for the managing and processing of weekly accounts payable for the international entities and for employee expense reimbursements. In addition, the person will be responsible for various accounting activities and reconciliations in support of the consolidated monthly close process and financial reporting, and for specific assigned entities.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval, in accordance with Brattle policies, prior to payment

• Code and enter vendor invoices to respective accounts and projects

• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms and ensure timely payment

• Review, reconcile, and post employee expense reports

• Review and reconcile corporate credit card bills

• Prepare standard and ad hoc journal entries as a part of the monthly close

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, accrued expenses and prepaid expenses

• Review and analyze monthly G/L detail to ensure accuracy of postings and to help understand performance of the entity and provide explanations for variances/trends

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statements

• Assist in annual audits (US GAAP and local statutory audits) and prepare audit schedules as necessary.

• Assist in compliance with local tax regulations, including coordinating or preparing VAT/GST returns

• Serve as backup to other accounting group responsibilities

• Assist employees and vendors with problems/questions

• Project work as may be needed

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in accounting or business preferred

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in general accounting, preferably in a professional services firm

• Experience and proficiency in using structured accounting systems is required

• Proficiency in MS Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to handle numerous projects and deliverables concurrently

• Strong attention to detail and independent problem solving skills

• Goal-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude, and a collaborative working style, with a willingness to roll-up sleeves and get things done

• Strong customer service focus

• Overtime, evening and/or weekend work may be required

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $50,000 - $63,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has over 400 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit our website. (https://www.brattle.com/)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We encourage all applicants to click here (https://www.brattle.com/equal-opportunity-employer-statement/) to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement and here (https://www.brattle.com/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/) for more information on our commitment to promoting equity and inclusion across all identities and experiences.