Manufacturing Staff Accountant - Close & Variance

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 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.