Staff Accountant & Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Are you an Accountant with 2+ years of experience within the Manufacturing industry? Do you have a strong understand of Accounting principals and want to take on additional responsibilities on the analysis side of the business? Do you want to join a company that is growing and has upward mobility within the department? Do you have Oracle experience? If so, please read on and apply to the Staff Accountant & Financial Analyst opening in Foxborough, MA.

Client Details

We are currently partnered up with a $100M Manufacturing Company in their search to add a Staff Accountant & Financial Analyst to the team. This role will sit on a 5 employee Accounting & Finance team and will report into the Controller at the site. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience within a Manufacturing or related industry, will be career motivated and hungry to grow in their career, a strong understanding of basic accounting principals, exposure to Oracle, and exposure to the analysis side is preferred. If interested, please read on and apply to the Staff Accountant & Financial Analyst opening in Foxborough, MA. This will be full time on site for the first 6 months with the ability to go hybrid afterwards.

Description

The Staff Accountant & Financial Analyst - Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:

Accounting Responsibilities (50%)

• Prepare and post journal entries; reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset records and perform depreciation calculations.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support external audit processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts; collaborate with operations on cost variances.
• Support payroll, AP, and AR functions as needed.

Financial Analysis Responsibilities (50%)

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Analyze operational performance, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, supply chain, sales) to provide financial insights.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product line, customer, or region.
• Assist in capital expenditure analysis and ROI modeling for proposed investments.
• Support strategic projects, including pricing analysis, margin improvement, and cost optimization.

Profile

The ideal Staff Accountant & Financial Analyst - Manufacturing will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA a plus.
• 2+ years of combined experience in accounting and financial analysis, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Job Offer

The successful Staff Accountant & Financial Analyst - Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $70,000-$90,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary Bonus of 5-10%
• PTO
• 401K Match
• Flexibility for some remote work after 6 months with the business
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Ability for upward mobility within the department

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