Staff Accountant – Manufacturing

Location: West Hartford, CT

Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000 Base Salary

Schedule: Hybrid

Position Overview

We are partnering with a well-established, global manufacturing organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience in general accounting, financial reporting, and manufacturing finance.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with finance leadership and operational teams, supporting month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations, including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities.
• Prepare daily and monthly sales and order reporting.
• Analyze financial results against forecasts and prior periods, identifying variances and communicating findings to management.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and accounts payable teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support quarterly forecasting and financial analysis activities.
• Utilize ERP systems to review transactions, research account activity, and generate financial reports.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based financial analyses and reporting schedules.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve internal controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–5 years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with accounting, finance, and operational teams.
• Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits is preferred.