Industrial-Environment Staff Accountant: AP/AR & Month-End

Mid-City Scrap, LLC.; Westport (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-City Scrap, LLC. in Massachusetts is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations at our metal recycling facility.

You will handle AP, AR, vendor/payments, reconciliations, and month-end close, collaborating with the Accounting Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for payment.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of payments and adjustments.
• Track fixed assets, inventory, and depreciation schedules.
• Assist tax and audit related requests.
• Reconcile vendor statements, bank accounts, credit card accounts, and ensure timely payment of obligations.
• Generate customer invoices and ensure timely billing.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and aging reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entries and account analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP)

Sage

QuickBooks

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Mid-City Scrap, LLC. in Massachusetts is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations at our metal recycling facility.

You will handle AP, AR, vendor/payments, reconciliations, and month-end close, collaborating with the Accounting Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions in an industrial setting.