Bookkeeper

One of Vaco's Clients is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Bookkeeper/Accounting 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Work with job costing and ERP systems.
• Assist with accounting system implementation and integration.
• Support internal automation initiatives through existing systems.

• 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.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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