Full Charge Bookkeeper

Overview

One of Vaco’s Clients is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Accounting Office Manager to join their team in Springfield, MA.

This role will be responsible for full-cycle accounting in a dynamic, complex manufacturing environment, including payroll, job costing, and month-end close. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a close-knit, family-oriented culture.

Compensation & Benefits: $90K – $120K DOE

• Accounting & Job Costing
  • Manage full-cycle accounting for a large, complex job shop environment with 2,000+ jobs.
  • Perform job costing, inventory accounting, and journal entries.
  • Oversee AP/AR functions and ensure accurate month-end close.
  • Handle bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Payroll & Tax Compliance
  • Process in-house payroll and ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements.
  • Prepare and file W-2s, 1099s, and quarterly/annual tax filings.
  • Administer 401(k) plan including deductions, loans, and compliance.
• ERP & Systems
  • Work with job costing and ERP systems.
  • Assist with accounting system implementation and integration.
  • Support internal automation initiatives through existing systems.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Partner with office staff, including HR, AP/AR, estimators, and customer service teams.
  • Provide financial insights to leadership and work directly with CPA firm on quarterly/year-end reporting.
  • Be a resource for non-technical employees with computer systems and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong accounting background with manufacturing job shop/job costing experience.
• Payroll and tax compliance expertise (W-2s, 1099s, quarterly filings).
• Experience with bank reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, and month-end close.
• ERP system experience (Epicor preferred) and comfort with accrual-based accounting.
• Knowledge of sales tax, compliance filings, and retirement plan administration.
• High confidentiality, integrity, and interpersonal skills; must work collaboratively with leadership and staff.