Staff Accountant

For more than 20 years, corporations, governments, and philanthropies have hired Next Street to strengthen the small businesses they rely on. Founded in 2005 as a Boston-based consultancy advising a selection of small local businesses, Next Street has evolved into the leading national small business solutions firm impacting more than 200,000 entrepreneurs across the country each year. We maintain our unwavering commitment and specialized expertise in small business support on behalf of our clients.

Over the years, our work has impacted more than 4 million small businesses, connecting them with more than 50,000 hours of advisory services, $6 billion in capital and $10 billion in contracts.

Today, we provide end-to-end solutions — from ecosystem assessments and strategies to resource platforms and accelerators — for these clients to propel the small businesses in their communities and supply chains. Our solutions ultimately help small businesses, whether they are solo entrepreneurs or advanced suppliers, to unlock new revenue, build wealth, and reinvest in their communities. We believe that with the right support, America's small business owners will be the engines driving new economic growth across the country.

Next Street is a certified B-Corporation that is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization to represent the small businesses we strive to serve. Through this commitment, inclusivity is integral to our DNA, and our values are embedded in every aspect of our work.

Join us, and together, we will live into our values , pursue fulfilling careers, and transform our society.

Why this Role?

Next Street is hiring a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to play a critical role in managing the firm’s financial and operational back-office functions. Your work will include maintaining the firm’s overall accounting systems, executing on day-to-day financial management duties, leading period-end closes and financial reporting needs, and managing an array of related internal operations activities. The role combines technical accuracy and attention to detail with big-picture problem-solving and a focus on continuous improvement.

Uniquely positioned within the firm, you should be equally comfortable working independently, partnering with colleagues, and interacting with executive leadership. You will have the opportunity to stretch, and we are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial drive, a collaborative spirit, and an appetite to contribute in building the firm. This position will report to our Controller with significant day-to-day collaboration across other members of our Corporate and Executive Leadership teams.

Your work will consist of…

Finance and Accounting (80%)

• Own all end-to-end aspects of the firm’s accounting and financial management needs


• Annual Audit and Tax Filings (in partnership with outside firm)


• Ongoing development, monitoring, and enforcement of proper financial policies and procedures


• Overall maintenance and monitoring of the books, identifying unusual trends/variances and analyzing discrepancies


• Continuous improvement and streamlining the firm’s financial operations


• Month–end and year-end closes including preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules


• Weekly and monthly cash planning/forecasting


• Assists with annual firm-wide budgeting and forecasting plans


• Ad-hoc financial and operational analyses assessing key performance metrics and risks

Compliance and Operation (20%)

• Support additional internal operations or special project initiatives as needed

Why you?

• You have 1-3 years of financial and accounting experience with an accounting degree or a related field


• You have experience with QuickBooks (or other accounting software) and familiarity with common business operating systems (CRM, Expense, Time Tracking, etc.)


• You have outstanding planning, prioritization, and organization skills


• You have the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• You have the ability to work cross functionally and with senior leadership


• You have solid skills in Microsoft Excel


• You have a self-starter mindset with a strong attention to detail and a problem-solving focus


• You have a passion for continuous improvement and exploration of new operational solutions or technologies

What we offer:

We want our team members to bring their best, true selves to work every day. We will offer you:

• Benefits Package – We know you work hard, and we want to reward you for it. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits packages (including 401k and paid parental leave) for mission-driven work.


• Generous paid time off – We want to ensure you have time to recharge and pursue your many passions. We give our team members 20 days of paid time off annually, in addition to federal holidays, volunteer days and more!


• Mentorship and Sponsorship – You will have frequent access to our diverse and dynamic senior team. They will be committed to your growth and will invest in mentoring you.


• Career development – We take growth seriously. We give each team member an annual professional development stipend and provide ample coaching.


• Flexibility – It is important that you work when and where you work best. We offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual schedules and work preferences. This includes a low travel mode during non-pandemic times.


• Social events and perks – We admire and value our teammates. We plan events throughout the year and provide office snacks so you can perform your best every day and more!

Next Street believes in an equitable and transparent compensation approach. The starting salary for this role is $68,598 - $75,705 regardless of location and commensurate with experience. You will be eligible to participate annually in Next Street’s discretionary incentive program. For new hires, Next Street targets the start of the salary band, although considerations could be made based on job knowledge, skills, and experience. As part of our Antiracism commitment , Next Street uses a pay scale approach and transparent methodology to advance staff within a compensation band based on performance.

Next Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.