Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Ashland, MA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Salary: $90,000 -$120,000

A stable, growing global manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. Backed by private equity and experiencing strong double‑digit growth, the company offers excellent long‑term career advancement, exposure to a global organization, and the opportunity to help support a growing finance function.

Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for general ledger accounting, month‑end close, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and global consolidations in a multi‑entity environment.

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, CIP, and amortization schedules
• Perform loan accounting and manage amortization schedules
• Handle intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations across multiple entities
• Support global financial reporting and consolidation activities
• Review bank reconciliations and maintain cash‑related accounts
• Coordinate with international finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices
• Assist with external audits and provide audit support documentation
• Administer the employee expense reimbursement system
• Identify process improvements and support special accounting projects

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, distribution, or a similar industry
• Experience in large, multi‑entity and intercompany accounting environments required
• Strong background in fixed assets, depreciation, capital projects, and loan accounting
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• ERP experience required (JD Edwards experience is a plus; training available)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Established company with over 100 years of success
• Strong double‑digit growth and significant investment from private equity ownership
• Global organization offering broad accounting exposure
• Excellent opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Collaborative leadership team with openings created by continued investment in the accounting function