We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Canton, Massachusetts. This is a Contract to permanent position within the manufacturing industry, offering a hybrid work schedule. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain accuracy in financial records. • Process and review accounts payable reports, including posting bills and ensuring proper documentation. • Analyze accounts receivable aging and assist in maintaining collections processes. • Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger to support daily accounting operations. • Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with corporate tax requirements, including sales tax and corporate tax returns. • Utilize NetSuite for accounting tasks and reporting. • Apply advanced Excel skills, such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to support data analysis. • Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures while providing support during audits. • Assist with additional accounting projects as needed to support the organization.

• Proven experience in accounting roles, particularly in a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency in NetSuite software for accounting operations and reporting. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions. • Familiarity with corporate tax processes and sales tax compliance. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. • Ability to reconcile financial accounts and maintain accurate records. • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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Canton, MA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
32 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Canton, Massachusetts. This is a Contract to permanent position within the manufacturing industry, offering a hybrid work schedule. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain accuracy in financial records. • Process and review accounts payable reports, including posting bills and ensuring proper documentation. • Analyze accounts receivable aging and assist in maintaining collections processes. • Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger to support daily accounting operations. • Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with corporate tax requirements, including sales tax and corporate tax returns. • Utilize NetSuite for accounting tasks and reporting. • Apply advanced Excel skills, such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to support data analysis. • Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures while providing support during audits. • Assist with additional accounting projects as needed to support the organization.
2026-02-11T00:00:00Z

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