Job Description

LUX RESEARCH is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, thorough and friendly accounting professional with 1-2 years of professional experience to join our Finance team as a Staff Accountant.  This role will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will have hands on experience with revenue recognition and contract management.

DESCRIPTION:

The Staff Accountant responsibilities will focus on accounts receivable, revenue recognition and assisting with the month-end close. You will act as a liaison to employees in reconciling expense reports and complying with company T&E policies. In this role, you will also be involved with payroll-related processes. Additionally, you will support the sales team with contract management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the accounts receivable process (contract management, invoice generation, payment applications, collection work with clients)
• Responsible for recording sales orders and reconciling revenue monthly
• Assist in the monthly close process, including preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual estimates and calculations
• Review employee expense reports for proper backup and appropriate use of account codes and approvals
• Maintain fixed/intangible assets and associated depreciation/amortization schedules
• Adhere to GAAP and any new accounting pronouncements, including ASC 606, and maintain company compliance
• Proactively seek ways to continuously improve processes and practices that will result in greater efficiencies and better controls
• Assist with related accounting projects as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 1-2 years prior accounting/revenue recognition experience
• NetSuite and Salesforce experience a plus
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• High degree of organization and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to handle sensitive materials, confidential documents and conversations
• Team player who effectively communicates with all levels of staff and management

We are seeking candidates immediately available to work full-time in Boston. We do not offer work visa sponsorship for this role.  Candidates must be able to work in the US without restriction.

Company Description

About Lux Research Lux Research is a leading provider of intelligence services, helping clients drive growth through technology innovation. With quality data derived from primary research, fact-based analysis, and opinions that challenge traditional thinking, Lux clients are empowered to make better, informed decisions today to ensure future success. A pioneer in the research industry, Lux is uniquely positioned with technical expertise in addition to business insights, augmented by advanced analytics. Analysis you trust. Opinions you rely on. Make better decisions, faster. For more information visit www.luxresearchinc.com, connect on LinkedIn, or follow @LuxResearch.