Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Busek

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Busek Co. Inc., located in Natick, MA. Busek develops advanced spacecraft propulsion and power technologies, contributing to commercial, scientific, and U.S. government space missions. Their work encompasses electric and chemical propulsion systems, Hall Effect thrusters, and other advanced technologies. As a growing company that values smart, humble problem-solvers, this Staff Accountant position is critical for maintaining robust financial operations. The role ensures the accuracy and compliance of financial transactions, directly supporting the company’s growth and its commitments in cutting-edge space exploration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Natick, MA

• Team: Reports to a Senior Staff Accountant
• Mission: This person ensures financial transactions are accurately processed and recorded, maintaining compliance with company policies and contributing to overall financial health.
• Tech Stack: Deltek Accounts Payable (AP) module, Microsoft Excel, Epicor, SAP, NetSuite (or similar accounting/ERP systems)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Processing: Match incoming invoices with corresponding purchase orders and receiving documentation, then accurately enter the voucher information into the Deltek Accounts Payable (AP) module to facilitate timely and correct payments. This includes reviewing expenditures for accuracy and compliance with established company expenditure policies.
• Expense Report Management: Process all employee expense report reimbursements within Deltek, ensuring timely payment. A critical part of this involves auditing expense reports for complete compliance with company travel and expense (T&E) policies.
• Accounts Receivable Operations: Generate accounts receivable (AR) invoices for services and products. This also includes applying customer cash receipts to ensure proper accounting of incoming funds and maintaining accurate customer account balances.
• Financial Reconciliation & Audit Support: Reconcile various general ledger accounts on a regular basis, diligently investigating and resolving any identified variances or discrepancies. Additionally, prepare comprehensive supporting documentation and respond to auditor requests to assist with year-end external audits.
• General Accounting & Special Projects: Provide essential assistance to the Senior Staff Accountant with weekly cash disbursements. Participate actively in the annual year-end physical inventory count and contribute to other general accounting activities and special projects as they arise.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. This position is designed for an early-career professional to establish a strong foundation in general accounting practices and principles.
• Experience: 0–3 years of professional experience in general accounting, demonstrating a good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Skills: Strong organizational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail are essential for maintaining accurate financial records. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. The role demands the ability to work collaboratively across departments, effectively follow established accounting procedures, manage multiple responsibilities, and prioritize tasks efficiently. Strong communication, problem-solving, and follow-through skills are also key for success.
• Bonus: Prior experience using major accounting or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Epicor, SAP, or NetSuite is considered a valuable asset.