Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant I

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Job Title

Staff Accountant I

Job Category

Finance

Job Description

What starts with YOU
, moves the world!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world‑class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Staff Accountant I based at our Billerica, MA location.

What You Will Do

• Maintain accurate accounting records to support timely month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Ensure financial information is processed accurately and consistently in conformity with company policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Provide general accounting support to department managers and supervisors.
• Administer the fixed asset database, including recording additions, disposals, and depreciation entries.
• Assist with cost accounting functions, including inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, standard costing, and reporting.
• Perform monthly customer invoicing and support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Interact with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain Project Cost and ReQlogic users, permissions, projects, routings, and employee status updates.
• Prepare periodic management reports and provide accounting analysis and special project support as assigned.

Who You Are

• A detail‑oriented accounting professional with a high sense of urgency and accountability.
• Able to work independently while planning, organizing, and seeing projects through to completion.
• Committed to accuracy, consistency, and meeting deadlines.
• A clear and effective verbal and written communicator.
• Comfortable supporting cross‑functional teams and management decision‑making.
• Willing to take ownership of tasks, projects, and special assignments.

What You Will Need / Education

• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor’s of Science or Bachelor’s of Arts) in Accounting or Finance.

Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Two or more years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of core accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience supporting month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and analysis for management.
• Experience working with auditors and supporting audit requests.
• High sense of urgency with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Compensation

The anticipated annual base starting salary range for this full‑time position is $63,100 - $78,900 USD
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Who We Are

Hyster‑Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster‑Yale Materials Handling, Inc. has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years.

For more information about a career with Hyster‑Yale, please visit hyster‑

What We Offer

Hyster‑Yale Materials Handling, Inc. offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer‑sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full‑time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

0‑5%

Primary Location

HY US Billerica MA

Address

129 Concord Road Building 1

Zip Code

01821

Field-Based

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

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