Staff Accountant (Temp-to-hire)
Boston, MA
Finance - Finance – Finance /
Permanent /
Hybrid
Simply Business is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in one thing: protecting the businesses our customers are working hard to build. We’re doing this by simplifying the insurance-buying process for all small businesses, blending together a combination of technology, data, and insurance knowledge. Our proprietary technology platform allows small business owners to easily search and compare quotes from over 20 top-rated insurance providers, customize their coverage, and purchase and access their policies - all online.
Founded in the UK in 2005, Simply Business is an insurtech pioneer with nearly 20 years of experience supporting small businesses. Simply Business is passionate about building an outstanding product for our customers - one that empowers their entrepreneurial spirits.
More importantly, we’re doing it all while taking care of our people. We’ve consistently been named a best place to work, including most recently ranking in Built In’s 2025 Best Companies to Work for in the US (Top 100), and Best Places to Work in Boston.
We want team members who have the drive to challenge boundaries. If you’re smart and passionate about delivering brilliant customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for a high caliber Staff Accountant to join our Finance team on a 9 months temporary to hire basis, based out of our Boston office. In this role, you will provide high quality management accounting and business support to ensure the provision of accurate management information on a timely basis for business decision making purposes.
As a Staff Accountant, you will:
- Take ownership of the month-end close calendar, ensuring seamless communication across Finance leads to deliver a timely and complete close
- Prepare and review month end journals, taking ownership of the intercompany recharge process
- Own creation of the monthly management reporting packs (P/L, B/S and Cashflow), including partnering on variance analysis to make sure the management accounts accurately reflect business performance
- Prepare accurate balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate backup in line with internal guidelines to meet monthly deadlines
- Assess our internal control framework and accounting processes, recommending improvements and supporting the internal audit and related remediation plans
- Support the Accounts Payable Team and wider Finance Team, assisting with queries and improvements of processes
- Complete ad-hoc projects as required
What we are looking for:
- CPA preferred, with 5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Ability to identify control weaknesses and proactively suggest and implement improvements where required
- Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail while delivering on tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem solving skill
- Proficient user of financial systems and competent in Microsoft Excel including lookups, pivot tables, and advanced formula; previous experience in SAP Business ByDesign and SAP Concur a plus
- A professional, committed, and organized individual with a results-driven approach
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to varying levels of stakeholders
- A self-starter who is highly motivated and able to work autonomously in a fast paced and changing environment
$45 - $90 an hour
The hourly salary range provided for this position represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The identified range is what Simply Business reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position. The actual hourly rate offered within this range for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the geographic location of the successful candidate; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the successful candidate relative to the requirements for the role; the market data for this position in the specific work location; and other conditions of employment.
Here are some of the great benefits and perks that come from being a Simply Business employee:
-Group plan for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
-Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance coverage
-Participation in the Company’s bonus program-Participation in 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match
-Commuter benefits to help cut down on parking and public transit costs
-25 days of vacation time plus 10 sick days and 10 company holidays
-A genuine investment in your learning and development-Regular team outings and volunteer opportunities
-An awesome office space
-A hybrid working model, giving our employees great choice and flexibility to work in a way that’s best for their particular job, their teams, and their lives.
Simply Business is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to welcoming and helping employees grow within an inclusive & diverse culture. And that commitment starts with our interview process.
Once you apply, your info will be reviewed by a team with a mix of levels and experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a sense of community, which is only made stronger by each individual at SB, so you’ll have the opportunity to meet a variety of people throughout the process. Get excited!
Most of our first round interviews will take place over Zoom. In subsequent interviews, there may be an opportunity/expectation to meet team members in person.
If it looks like you could be a good fit for the role, we’ll ask you to interview on Zoom first regardless – you’ll need WiFi and a laptop, or a 4G-enabled smartphone. If you don’t have access to either of these, or you need support with your application, get in touch with us at uscareers@simplybusiness.com.
Please email us with any questions or if you want to pause your application for a bit – we’ll be happy to keep you updated on future opportunities like the one above. Want more info on working at Simply Business? Check out our careers page: simplybusiness.com/careers/
