Staff Accountant, Informa TechTarget

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Contribute to accurate financial records through detailed reconciliations and journal entries, while supporting ERP implementation and enhancing accounting processes.

This role is based in our Newton, Boston office.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions to support the company's financial operations and reporting processes. This role contributes to the accuracy and integrity of financial records through detailed reconciliations, journal entries, and analysis while supporting key initiatives including ERP implementation and intercompany accounting. The position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic finance team.

Essential Job Functions

  • Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Create journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies
  • Support the implementation of new ERP system, including data migration, testing, and process documentation
  • Assist with month-end and quarter-end close procedures, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks
  • Perform monthly financial statement variance analysis and investigate significant fluctuations
  • Prepare internal financial reports and supporting schedules for management review
  • Contribute to external financial reporting requirements and audit support
  • Document accounting processes and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support business needs
  • Maintain organized documentation for all accounting activities and transactions
  • Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA certification preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills preferred)
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
  • Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

Our benefits include:

  • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
  • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
  • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
  • Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
  • Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
  • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
  • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

The salary range for this role is $70,000-80,000/annum based on experience. 

This posting will automatically expire on 11/19/2025

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Education Stipend: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning
  • Flexible Work Hours: When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
  • Global awards and recognition: Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
  • Paid Time Off: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

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