<p>Global Manufacturing Company located in the Peabody area is looking for a Tax Manager. This is 3-person team reporting into the VP of Tax supporting both domestic and international business units. Excellent benefits offered along with remote flexibility (3 days on site but tons of flexibility when needed). If interested, reach out to Dino Valeri at dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation, review and documentation of the Company’s quarterly and annual worldwide tax provisions under ASC 740, including management of all domestic and foreign income tax related accounts and maintenance of SOX controls</li><li>Manage the preparation of domestic federal and state income tax returns, (consolidated corporate and partnership) including proper application of foreign related rules affecting the U.S. federal tax returns, working with outsourced external tax preparers</li><li>Oversee estimates and extension calculations for three U.S. consolidated groups</li><li>Research and evaluate complex accounting transactions and issues to ensure proper tax accounting treatment and disclosure, including M& A purchase accounting and equity compensation transactions</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve current processes and procedures related to the tax accounting function, including software solutions and data management</li><li>Assist the VP Tax in working with the worldwide finance teams to identify, analyze and implement programs or transactions to reduce the Company’s taxes, minimize risk, and maintain a consistent global tax strategy</li><li>Manage U.S. federal and state tax examinations </li><li>Assist in tax due diligence and analysis related to potential acquisition targets</li><li>Assist in global restructuring and other strategic tax planning projects </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<br>• Partner with the General Manager and operational leaders on all aspects of finance, cost control, and performance improvement to ensure profitability targets are achieved.<br>• Maintain and update weekly forecasts; prepare annual budgets and monthly/quarterly re-forecasts; analyze and explain variances to budget and forecast in a timely, meaningful and accurate manner.<br>• Conduct comprehensive billing audits to safeguard revenue, including weight checks, verification of billing to contractual rates, and review of prices charged against cost structures.<br>• Monitor labor hours on a daily and weekly basis; work with department managers to align actual staffing with budgeted hours and productivity benchmarks and support strategic staffing plans to flex headcount in line with seasonality and flight schedules.<br>• Oversee material purchasing and consumption, ensuring spending remains within budget<br>and is accurately reflected in the ledger.<br>• Review and reconcile weekly fuel transactions validate charges, investigate anomalies,<br>and prepare weekly exception reports.<br>• Lead monthly inventory review and reconciliation, variance analysis (shrink, waste, portion-to-spec), validation of costs, and posting of adjustments to ensure accurate COGS recognition.<br>• Prepare clear, actionable financial analyses and report on costs, labor, and operational efficiency for managers, unit leadership, and executives.<br>• Facilitate a timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with GAAP/IFRS, including accruals, reconciliations, and ledger reviews.<br>• Support both internal and external audit processes; perform operational audits such as portion-to-spec reviews, waste and inventory counts, and bill-of-material verification.<br>• Drive adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and audit standards while reinforcing accountability across operational and administrative teams.<br>• Other ad-hoc projects as needed<br>QUALIFICATIONS<br>• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent professional experience.<br>• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment with emphasis on cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis.
<p>Payroll Associate</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Dracut, MA (Onsite daily with some schedule flexibility)</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Pay Rate:</strong> Targeting ~$28/hr to $30/hr</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established <strong>manufacturing company</strong> is seeking a <strong>Payroll Associate </strong>to take ownership of the payroll function in a stable, family-oriented environment. This role reports directly to the <strong>HR Manager</strong> and works closely with Finance.</p><p>The organization is part of a <strong>privately held manufacturing group</strong> with a long-term ownership mindset, low turnover, and a strong commitment to its employees.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Role</p><ul><li>Stable company with a strong reputation and minimal turnover</li><li>Family-oriented culture with a supportive leadership team</li><li>Flexible onsite schedule</li><li>Most Fridays in-office until noon</li><li>Most days employees wrap up the day by ~4:00 PM</li><li>Exposure to a professional manufacturing environment serving high-end customers</li><li>Opportunity to fully own payroll and operate autonomously</li></ul><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Own end-to-end payroll processing with full responsibility for accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Review, verify, and transmit payroll data through the payroll system</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll questions</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including accruals and employee account information</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports and respond to management requests</li><li>Partner with the payroll provider to resolve issues efficiently</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and internal controls</li><li>Support HR and Accounting with payroll-related initiatives as needed</li></ul><p>What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li><strong>Hands-on payroll experience</strong> with the ability to run payroll independently</li><li><strong>ADP Workforce Now experience is required</strong> (must be able to hit the ground running)</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll taxes and end-to-end payroll processes</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously in a deadline-driven environment</li><li>Solid Excel skills</li><li>Professional, responsive, and service-oriented communication style</li><li>Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus, not required</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in East Providence, Rhode Island. This is a Contract to permanent position offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while ensuring financial accuracy and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, particularly in manufacturing settings, and will play a key role in supporting site-level financial operations and decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, including preparation of site financial statements in compliance with US standards.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls across sites to ensure audit readiness and compliance.<br>• Manage cost accounting processes with a focus on standard costing, inventory valuation, and analysis of capitalized variances.<br>• Conduct thorough balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies through detailed root-cause analysis.<br>• Utilize financial systems to monitor production order tracking, costing, and reporting, identifying and addressing any gaps.<br>• Deliver in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decisions in operations, supply chain, and general management.<br>• Lead the development and maintenance of budgets, rolling forecasts, and capital investment plans.<br>• Foster a collaborative team culture that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and performance.<br>• Act as a trusted financial partner to the General Manager, contributing insights to daily operations and strategic planning.<br>• Collaborate with corporate finance, external auditors, and other stakeholders as needed.
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. This role involves overseeing essential accounting processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and delivering valuable insights to support organizational decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Mylinda Harrison at 508-205-2130.</p><p><br></p><p>- Perform preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>- Conduct detailed analysis of balance sheet and profit & loss variances, providing actionable insights to leadership teams.</p><p>- Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close by assisting with all related tasks.</p><p>- Maintain thorough, audit-ready documentation and schedules to support both internal and external audits.</p><p>- Manage accounts payable transactions, ensuring correct general ledger coding and securing appropriate approvals before processing.</p><p>- Oversee the accounts payable exception queue, actively resolving discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal contacts.</p><p>- Verify the accuracy of automated invoice matching, coding, and posting processes.</p><p>- Administer weekly payment cycles, including ACH transfers, check issuance, and wire payments.</p><p>- Ensure timely and accurate cutoff, matching, and general ledger allocation for all AP transactions.</p><p>- Act as backup for invoicing, cash application, and upkeep of customer accounts when needed.</p><p>- Advise the accounts receivable clerk on complex billing or collections concerns.</p><p>- Regularly assess accounts receivable aging reports to identify issues or patterns.</p><p>- Support customer account reconciliations and facilitate dispute resolutions as necessary.</p><p>- Participate in daily cash reconciliation activities and review bank transactions for accuracy.</p><p>- Serve as backup for cash application and deposit posting as required.</p><p>- Aid in cash flow forecasting by providing precise reporting on AP, AR, and banking activity.</p><p>- Administer sales and use tax compliance for all applicable jurisdictions.</p><p>- Review transactions to confirm proper tax treatment and adherence to taxability guidelines.</p><p>- Monitor nexus and oversee tax settings within ERP software and Avalara platforms.</p><p>- Assist in sales tax audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.</p><p>- Collaborate with operations to document production costs, track inventory movements, and ensure accurate labor reporting.</p><p>- Support the maintenance and updating of standard costs.</p><p>- Address and resolve discrepancies between production, procurement, and accounting functions.</p><p>- Supply critical financial insights to optimize production planning, purchasing, and supply chain strategies.</p><p>- Enter, validate, and maintain accounting data in Epicor Kinetic ERP systems.</p><p>- Contribute to automation projects across AP, AR, and close processes, identifying opportunities for workflow optimization and reduction of manual tasks.</p>
