Staff Accountant – Manufacturing

Advantage Technical; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Beverly, MA to support AP, AR, GL, inventory reconciliation, and cost accounting in a manufacturing setting. Reporting to the Controller, you will assist with month-end and year-end close, prepare journal entries, and help maintain accurate financial records across departments.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience with manufacturing ERP systems, and excellent analytical and communication abilities, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with maintaining accurate general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and profit and loss (P&L) reporting.
• Provide financial and accounting support to various departments throughout the organization.
• Assist with customer inquiries and account reconciliation related to accounts receivable.
• Review financial data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

Skills

AP

AR

Journal entries

GL reconciliations

Inventory costing

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Advanced degree or cert

Tools

Manufacturing ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Standard Business Hours

Location: Beverly, MA 01915

Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 a year

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support general accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Controller, this position will be responsible for assisting with accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger activities, inventory reconciliation, cost accounting, and month-end and year-end closing processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience working with manufacturing ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. This role requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities, along with the ability to work independently and collaborate with various departments throughout the organization.

The Staff Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, identifying process improvements, and ensuring compliance with internal accounting procedures and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with maintaining accurate general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and profit and loss (P&L) reporting.
• Provide financial and accounting support to various departments throughout the organization.
• Assist with customer inquiries and account reconciliation related to accounts receivable.
• Review financial data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Assist with inventory reconciliation, investigating and resolving discrepancies between physical inventory and accounting records.
• Analyze perpetual inventory records to ensure accuracy, proper valuation, and compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Perform and support inventory cycle count audits to verify inventory accuracy.
• Support inventory accounting and cost-related analyses within a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and other departments to resolve inventory and accounting discrepancies.
• Utilize manufacturing ERP systems to review inventory transactions, reconcile financial information, and support accounting activities.

Internal Controls, Audits & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Assist with preparing financial schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliations for mid-year and year-end audits.
• Support compliance with established accounting policies and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with the Controller and cross-functional teams to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and additional accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree and/or professional accounting certification is a plus.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of general accounting functions, including AP, AR, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of accounting processes within a manufacturing environment, including inventory accounting and cost-related activities.
• Experience working with or understanding manufacturing ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with accounting, manufacturing, operations, and corporate departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation, cycle counting, and inventory valuation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing cost accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Experience preparing documentation and schedules for financial audits.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and process improvement initiatives.