Manufacturing Staff Accountant

Marquette Board of Light and Power; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Onsite facility in Manchester, NH

Exposure to company leadership

Job summary

NYCOA in Manchester, New Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Staff Accountant to support the month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. You will work closely with the Controller and production teams to understand how plant operations impact company performance.

The role offers broad exposure to accounting and manufacturing processes in a hands-on environment, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and contribute to audits and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general accounting processes.
• Hands-on experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial close activities and the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Monitor manufacturing variances and investigate discrepancies in partnership with production teams.
• Support daily accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and treasury activities.
• Analyze financial results and help identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support cash forecasting and special financial analysis projects.
• Assist with annual audits and tax filing preparation in coordination with outside CPA firms.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Help coordinate the annual budgeting process with department leaders.
• Provide support across general accounting, credit and collections, and payroll functions as needed.

Skills

ERP software

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Paychex Payroll

Job description

NYCOA | Manufacturing Staff Accountant

Manchester, New Hampshire

NYCOA is seeking an experienced and analytical Manufacturing Staff Accountant to join our team in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Working directly with the Controller, you will support key areas of the month-end close, financial reporting, general accounting, and manufacturing-related financial analysis. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, identifying trends and variances, and working closely with both accounting and production teams.

If you have a strong accounting background and experience in a manufacturing environment, this role offers broad exposure to the financial side of the business and a clear view into how plant operations impact overall company performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time, onsite position at our Manchester, New Hampshire manufacturing facility.
• Opportunity to work closely with company leadership and gain broad exposure across accounting and manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do

• Assist with monthly financial close activities and the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Monitor manufacturing variances and investigate discrepancies in partnership with production teams.
• Support daily accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and treasury activities.
• Analyze financial results and help identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support cash forecasting and special financial analysis projects.
• Assist with annual audits and tax filing preparation in coordination with outside CPA firms.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Help coordinate the annual budgeting process with department leaders.
• Provide support across general accounting, credit and collections, and payroll functions as needed.

What We Are Looking For

Must Have

• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general accounting processes.
• Hands-on experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively with the Controller, accounting team, and production employees.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with manufacturing variances, inventory, or cost-related accounting.
• Experience with Paychex Payroll.

About NYCOA

With more than 50 years of specialty nylon polymerization and manufacturing experience, NYCOA provides specialty nylon solutions supported by a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, customer focus, and innovation.

NYCOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.