Senior accountant
Beverly, MA
Job Type: Direct Hire | Recruiter: Mike Melville | Phone: 603-772-2700
Job Title
Senior Accountant
Alt titles: Manufacturing Accountant, Corporate Accountant
One-Sentence Summary
Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidations for a multinational manufacturing company.
Core Responsibilities
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Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations
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Assist with intercompany and subsidiary consolidations
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Maintain amortization schedules and related accounting records
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Support month-end and quarter-end close processes
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Ensure compliance with technical accounting standards
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Collaborate with parent company on financial reporting requirements
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Analyze and resolve accounting discrepancies or issues
Required Qualifications
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3+ years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
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Experience with multinational company accounting and consolidations
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Strong technical accounting skills (GAAP knowledge)
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Proficient in journal entries, reconciliations, and amortization schedules
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Self-starter with ability to work independently
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CPA is a plus but not required
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior accounting/audit experience
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Experience with accounting software used in manufacturing
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance -
Familiarity with currency exchange accounting
Technical Skills
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Journal entries & reconciliations
Experience with Sage ,Navision, Dyn Nav, and Stravis or similar software -
Intercompany consolidation
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Amortization schedules
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Multinational financial reporting
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Accounting software proficiency (unspecified)
Soft Skills
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Self-motivated and proactive
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Detail-oriented and accurate
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Strong analytical skills
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Good communication and teamwork
Success Criteria / KPIs
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Accurate and timely month-end close deliverables
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Clean intercompany reconciliations and consolidations
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Minimal accounting errors or audit findings
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Ability to independently manage assigned accounting processes
Reporting Line & Team Context
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Works within a manufacturing finance team
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Collaborates with parent company finance team and subsidiaries
Working Conditions & Logistics
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Full-time, regular hours with no weekend work
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Onsite
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location Beverly
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Minimal travel expected
Hiring Level & Scope
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Senior-level individual contributor
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Handles specific accounting tasks; not full process ownership