Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Accountant in Greenfield, MA. The role reports to the CFO and focuses on accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and supporting growth through cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, manufacturing industry experience, and a drive to improve processes and systems within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, audits, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and lead month-end close processes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and finance to improve reporting accuracy.
• Identify and implement ERP enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Accountant (JN -072026-425804) Greenfield, Massachusetts

Salary: USD80000 - USD90000 per year

We are looking for an experienced accountant who is looking to take their career to the next level with a stable manufacturing company.

Our client is seeking a highly motivated accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting the company's continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of financial reporting, month-end close, manufacturing accounting, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a desire to make an impact within a dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure proper classification of financial transactions.
• Review balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Prepare intercompany transactions and support consolidation activities.
• Assist with financial reporting for management, banking partners, auditors, tax advisors, and ownership groups.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support annual audits and financial reviews by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to requests.
• Assist with sales and use tax filings, corporate registrations, and other compliance activities.
• Participate in annual R&D tax credit studies, insurance renewals, and bank reporting requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking.
• Manage prepaid expenses, accruals, reserves, and other complex balance sheet accounts.

Manufacturing Accounting & Business Partnership

• Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and related financial analysis.
• Partner with the Cost Accountant to assist with overhead rate development, cost analysis, inventory reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, inventory control, and engineering teams to improve financial accuracy and reporting quality.
• Contribute to improvements in manufacturing accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and streamline the financial close process.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Help document accounting policies, procedures, and control processes.
• Recommend and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and financial transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Proven experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and audit support.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Why Join?

• Report directly to an experienced CFO and gain visibility across the organization.
• Be part of a stable and growing manufacturing company.
• Make a meaningful impact on financial operations and business decision-making.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and system enhancements.
• Collaborative culture with strong growth potential.