Staff Accountant

HRX Head Hunters; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a hands-on role in Milton, Vermont. The ideal candidate should excel in cost analysis and financial close while ensuring GAAP compliance. Responsibilities include performing variance analysis and managing month-end closes, along with collaborating across departments. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and manufacturing accounting experience is essential. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems are necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is required.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost and variance analysis to support cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead month-end close processes with journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and assist with audits.

Skills

Cost and variance analysis

Manufacturing accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

GAAP compliance

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who actually likes getting into the numbers—not just talking about them.

If you thrive in fast-paced, process-driven environments, enjoy tightening up financial accuracy, and know your way around manufacturing costs, keep reading.

As a key member of the finance team, you’ll own cost analysis, financial close, and process improvement—while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive real operational efficiency. In short: you’ll matter here.

What You’ll Do

• Perform cost and variance analysis to support production and cost-saving initiatives
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and construction in progress (CIP)
• Lead month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
• Ensure GAAP compliance and assist with internal and external audits
• Collaborate across departments to improve financial processes and reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• (Associate’s degree considered with relevant experience)
• Manufacturing accounting experience is required (non-negotiable)
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP—no smoke and mirrors)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, not a dealbreaker