Staff Accountant

Kelly Services; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Referral programs

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Staff Accountant for a premier manufacturing client in Danvers, MA. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end closes while contributing to financial reporting and analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, have 3–5 years of relevant experience, and are proficient with ERP systems (Infor SyteLine a plus). This full-time position offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Cost accounting and inventory management experience preferred.
• ERP proficiency; Infor SyteLine experience a plus.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Reconciling general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Supporting month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Assisting with financial statements and management reporting.
• Analyzing account balances and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting cost accounting and inventory-related activities.
• Assisting with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions as needed.
• Supporting audit activities and maintaining accurate accounting records.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Infor SyteLine

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Danvers, MA

Salary: $75,000-$80,000

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Staff Accountant to work at a premier manufacturing client in Danvers, MA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Why you should apply to be Staff Accountant:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

• 401k with company matching and paid sick time/PTO

• Employee assistance and referral programs

• Professional development assistance to help you advance your career

• Opportunity to join a stable, industry-leading organization with a collaborative team culture

What's a typical day as Staff Accountant? You'll be:

• Preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications

• Reconciling general ledger and balance sheet accounts

• Supporting month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes

• Assisting with financial statements and management reporting

• Analyzing account balances and investigating discrepancies

• Supporting cost accounting and inventory-related activities

• Assisting with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions as needed

• Supporting audit activities and maintaining accurate accounting records

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)

• Bring 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or distribution

• Possess strong general ledger and month-end close experience

• Have cost accounting and inventory management experience (preferred)

• Demonstrate ERP proficiency; experience with Infor SyteLine is a plus

• Are skilled in financial reporting and analytical tasks

• Are authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

With Kelly, it all adds up.

You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our financial staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.