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Senior Accountant

Job in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01923, USA
Listing for: Vaco Recruiter Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 115000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost analysis within a dynamic production environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate product costing, analyzing operational performance, supporting month-end close activities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive financial accuracy and process improvement.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain and update product cost structures within the ERP system to ensure accurate inventory valuation and standard costing.
  • Analyze manufacturing costs by comparing actual production expenses to established standards and identifying key cost drivers.
  • Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), labor rates, overhead allocations, and material costs to ensure cost accuracy.
  • Perform variance analyses, including purchase price, production, labor, overhead, and inventory variances, and provide actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to strengthen inventory controls and support cycle count and physical inventory programs.
  • Develop and manage cost estimates for new products, engineering changes, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial data validation.
  • Monitor general ledger activity and prepare financial analyses, including profitability and margin reporting.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, including income statements, balance sheets, and management reporting.
  • Participate in external audits, annual inventory observations, system enhancements, reporting improvements, and ad hoc financial projects.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP; exposure to IFRS is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems; manufacturing ERP experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with internal controls and compliance requirements, including SOX.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with cost rollups, inventory management, and product margin analysis.
  • Knowledge of audits, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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