Staff Accountant — Manufacturing | Close, Payroll & Growth

Blueshift; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueshift is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team and broaden exposure across financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and process improvement.

You will support the monthly close, prepare reconciliations and journal entries, administer payroll and AP activities, and contribute to ongoing process enhancements as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage X3 experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid expense and accrual schedules.
• Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including account analysis and month-end reconciliations.
• Support monthly and year-end close activities and help ensure established deadlines are met.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and supporting schedules.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving records and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly payment proposals for Controller review and approval.
• Process approved payments in accordance with established authorization procedures.
• Maintain accurate vendor master records and supporting documentation.
• Administer annual Form 1099 reporting and vendor tax documentation requirements.
• Administer the corporate credit card program, including monthly reconciliations and follow-up on outstanding documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Prepare and process biweekly payroll for Controller review and approval.
• Maintain payroll-related employee records in ADP, including compensation, deductions, direct deposits, and tax elections.
• Review payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Track and reconcile PTO balances.
• Coordinate benefit deductions and other payroll-related employee changes.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities related to payroll and benefits.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning through data preparation and analysis.
• Assist with external audits, financial reporting requirements, and related documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting.
• Support ERP optimization, finance automation, and scalable reporting initiatives.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
• Continuously looks for ways to improve processes and reduce manual work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Blueshift is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team and broaden exposure across financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and process improvement.

You will support the monthly close, prepare reconciliations and journal entries, administer payroll and AP activities, and contribute to ongoing process enhancements as the company scales.