Staff Accountant II

Markforged
Waltham, MA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with 2+ years of accounting experience who can manage multiple deadlines and contribute to process improvements, working in a collaborative environment in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of accounting experience and a proactive mindset for process improvement
    — “2 years of experience in accounting or finance”
  • Detail-oriented individuals who can thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment
    — “High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment”
  • Proficient Excel users with analytical skills who can support financial reporting
    — “Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with general ledger maintenance and SOX compliance in your resume
    — “ensure transactions are properly recorded in accordance with accounting policies and SOX requirements”
  • Highlight your ability to perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyze data
    — “Participate in the monthly close process through balance sheet account reconciliations and data analysis”
  • Showcase your proactive approach to improving accounting procedures in your interview narrative
    — “Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommend changes”
  • Demonstrate your experience with payroll and expense tracking in your application materials
    — “Assist with daily accounting transactions, including payroll entries and employee expenses”
  • Include examples of financial analysis and reporting in your resume or interview examples
    — “Assist with financial statements preparation and auditor review by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate financial records
  • compliance with SOX
  • financial reporting
  • process improvement
Typical background
2+ years in accounting or finance

Skills & requirements

Required

General Ledger MaintenanceMonthly Close ProcessFinancial AnalysisAccount ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationFixed Asset Accounting

Preferred

Sage X3 ERPGoogle Workspace

Stack & domain

ExcelGoogle WorkspaceSage X3 ERP

About the role

Original posting from Markforged via Greenhouse

Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is leading the digital transformation of manufacturing by revolutionizing how engineers and manufacturers create and innovate. Our unique platform combines software, advanced materials (including cutting-edge metal and composite technologies), and industrial 3D printers to deliver strong, functional parts for various industries. We empower customers to overcome supply chain complexities, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation by producing high-performance tools, fixtures, prototypes, and end-use parts in-house.

As a Staff Accountant II, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting the monthly close process through accurate reconciliations, journal entries, and detailed financial analysis. You will ensure transactions are properly recorded in accordance with accounting policies and SOX requirements, while supporting financial reporting, audit preparation, and ongoing process improvements across the accounting function.

What will you own?

Participate in the monthly close process through balance sheet account reconciliations and data analysis.

 Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records

Assist with daily accounting transactions, including payroll entries and employee expenses.

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned

Assist with financial statements preparation and auditor review by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system.

Record the cost of newly acquired fixed assets, track existing fixed assets, and record depreciation and disposition of fixed assets.

Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommend changes.

Additional tasks and projects as required.

What you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

2 years of experience in accounting or finance

Strong understanding of accrual basis accounting and SOX compliance

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proactive approach to process improvement

Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis

Experience with Google Workspace and Sage X3 ERP is a plus, but not required

Salary Range

The pay range for this role is expected to be between 61,500 - 82,000 USD (annually). Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location, certifications, licenses, business needs and the applicant’s skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other components may include a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only.

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Why Markforged?

Help us reinvent manufacturing. 

We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.

We are one team that wins together!

You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.

To all recruitment agencies: Markforged does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Markforged employees. Markforged is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Markforged is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

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Source: Markforged careers (Greenhouse)

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