Senior Accountant

CFS; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Manchester, NH is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. The role requires strong Excel skills, GAAP expertise, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced manufacturing-adjacent environment.

You will lead journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting support, and audits, with on-site work five days a week. Manufacturing experience is a plus but not required; this role offers growth and exposure to cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work fully on-site in Manchester, NH.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation for external auditors.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and inventory-related accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Manchester, NH (On-Site, 5 Days/Week)
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000

Position Overview

Our client, a growing company in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, solid accounting experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation for external auditors
• Monitor and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and inventory-related accounting functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills required (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work fully on-site in Manchester, NH

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