Senior Accountant: Own Month-End & Controls (On-Site)

Reiser; Canton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reiser, Canton, MA, is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the Accounting Department and partner with the Controller to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. This role requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in accounting or finance with 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, excelling in analysis and integrity while collaborating with external CPAs and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, general ledger software, and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient core functions.
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is accurate and complete.
• Oversee general ledger activity, including account maintenance, journal entries, and related accounting transactions.
• Lead expense variance analysis and Balance Sheet reconciliations, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Review the Staff Accountant’s month-end and year-end activities, providing guidance and ensuring accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely trial balances and financial statements for management review.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce sound accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, and procedures, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with external CPA firm on year-end review and tax-related activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

General ledger software

ERP systems

Job description

Reiser, Canton, MA, is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the Accounting Department and partner with the Controller to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. This role requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in accounting or finance with 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, excelling in analysis and integrity while collaborating with external CPAs and internal teams.