Senior Accountant

Methods Machine Tools Inc; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methods Machine Tools Inc. in Sudbury, MA, seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Finance team. You will manage month-end close, GL maintenance, and financial reporting, collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and timely operations.

You will oversee reconciliations, tax compliance, audits, and budgeting support, maintaining strong internal controls and ERP integrity in Syteline. The role offers growth and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in accounting and general ledger management.
• Experience with Syteline ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of month-, quarter-, and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and timely resolution.
• Support financial reporting by analyzing account activity and variances.
• Maintain accounting documentation and ensure internal controls compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather and process accounting information.
• Support audits by providing schedules and financial data.
• Oversee currency transactions and related reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Syteline ERP

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

Methods Machine Tools was established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one of the largest privately owned machine tool importers in North America.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will support various financial processes, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and audit assistance. This senior professional will work closely with everyone on the General Accounting and financial team to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely financial operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Own key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Support financial reporting by analyzing account activity, researching variances, and preparing schedules for management review.
• Maintain accurate accounting documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and process accounting information.
• Support internal, external, bank, and compliance audits by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and financial data.
• Oversee job, project, tariff and inventory-related accounting activity within the ERP system, including tracking, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Monitor and reconcile foreign currency transactions, including exchange rate impacts, revaluations, and related reporting requirements.
• Support sales tax compliance by preparing, reviewing, and reconciling sales tax filings, exemption certificates, and related account activity.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly bank reporting and assist with covenant or lender reporting requirements, as needed.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis by compiling and reviewing relevant financial data.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and department efficiency.
• Handle other accounting-related projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skill/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and accounting systems.
• Experience with foreign currency accounting and sales tax compliance preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to a dynamic work setting.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in accounting and general ledger management.
• Experience with Syteline ERP is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Travel Requirements

• May require occasional travel to MMT facilities.

Salary

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, and may exceed the posted range for highly qualified candidates.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Additional Information

This job description is designed to provide an overview of basic skills, experiences and education required to perform the job and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. In instances where educational degrees are required, the company will take into consideration factors such as additional experience, training, or certifications in lieu of specific educational requirements.

Methods Machine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.