Staff Accountant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting in Wakefield, MA is assisting a growing manufacturing and engineering company in finding a Staff Accountant to join their team. The role reports to the Financial Controller and supports general accounting, accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or service-based organizations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer billing, collections, cash applications, and accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close.
• Maintain the general ledger, fixed assets, and CIP records.
• Resolve billing discrepancies by partnering with customers and internal departments.
• Provide support for external audits and financial reporting.
• Assist with ERP month-end close activities.

Skills

Accounts receivable

GAAP

Month-end close

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A growing manufacturing and engineering company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in Wakefield, MA. This position will report to the Financial Controller and support general accounting, accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial reporting.

$70K–$90K + benefits

This is a full-time, onsite position (5 days per week).

Job Description

• Manage customer billing, collections, cash applications, and accounts receivable activities


• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close


• Maintain the general ledger, fixed assets, and Construction-in-Progress (CIP) records


• Resolve billing discrepancies by partnering with customers and internal departments


• Provide support for external audits and financial reporting


• Assist with ERP month-end close activities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience


• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or service-based organizations


• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close


• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience required


• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset