Staff Accountant

Founded in 1886 as the world’s first consulting firm, Arthur D. Little (ADL) has continually transformed business thinking and practice by applying its expertise in the areas of strategy, technology, and innovation to transform business. ADL today is a global team over 1,500 consultants in 40 offices and in more than 30 countries.  A global and private partnership, ADL has managed to maintain a consistent growth over the last decade. In 2023, ADL achieved double digit growth and reached its highest ever revenue. In the US, ADL has offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco and has quadrupled its revenues and staff since 2019.  ADL has made the decision to dramatically increase its investments and plans for growth in the US market.  ADL is planning for a doubling of our US business within the coming 2 years through a combination of expansion in existing practices and addition of teams in additional industry practices. As ADL continues to grow, ADL is looking for a staff accountant to join the Boston Based finance team.

Arthur D. Little US is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Arthur D. Little US. 98% of employees said it’s a Great Place To Work – 41 points higher than the average U.S. company.

This role is hybrid and will require one day per week in the office. This role will start at the end of Q1 2025 or beginning of Q2 2025. Ability to work fulltime in that timeframe is a must. 

• Process and input accounts payable in G/L
• Assist with client billing and process in the G/L
• Prepare and organize check-runs this includes mailing payments and filing
• Process daily cash receipts and disbursements
• Process employee expense claims: reconciliation with receipts, update payroll reimbursement list, process of GL entry into the accounting GL
• Communicate with staff for follow up actions as needed
• Assist with subcontractor hires, processing contracts and invoices
• Assist Controller with month end & year end closing
• Support Controller with annual statutory reports
• Work on specific projects and initiatives as directed by the Controller

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /​ Accounting or equivalent
• 1-3​ years’ experience in accounting or equivalent field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills is a must (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Self-motivated individual with analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast – paced environment
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges and changes in work environment
• A critical thinker, highly organized and detail oriented
• A team player who manages own workload but can be flexible according to the needs of the team
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central a plus
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus but not essential

ADL is committed to ensuring no employee, contractor, vendor, or job applicant is discriminated against because of their race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, marital or civil partner status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, gender reassignment, or disability.

If you have a disability that prevents or limits your ability to access or complete the application, or if you require any accommodations for the application or interview process, you may make a request by reaching out to lemire.jacqueline@adlittle.com.