OVERVIEW Cadrex is seeking a Staff Accountant II to support the accounting operations of our Agawam, MA manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Controller, this role owns recurring general ledger and month-end close activities and supports inventory, cost accounting, and plant finance processes. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, is analytical and detail-oriented, and is comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepare and post recurring and moderately complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaids/amortization, payroll-related entries, cash activity, intercompany, and other assigned close entries.
- Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items timely.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including trial balance downloads/uploads, standard reporting, balance validation, and close schedules.
- Support inventory accounting, including cycle count report generation and tracking, routine inventory adjustments, initial variance research, inventory reconciliations, and physical inventory activities.
- Maintain fixed asset and capital project records, including additions, transfers, disposals, depreciation, and construction-in-progress support.
- Prepare and maintain recurring accounting schedules and support selected WIP, inventory, and cost accounting activities.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance to resolve accounting issues, improve data accuracy, and strengthen transaction and inventory processes.
- Document assigned processes, maintain effective internal controls, and build cross-training and backup coverage across the finance team.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate accounting processes and reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and analysis through preparation of schedules and data as assigned.
- Perform other accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned, with opportunity to develop into more complex inventory, cost accounting, and financial analysis responsibilities over time.
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Inventory, fixed asset, or manufacturing cost accounting exposure preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience with ERP environments; ability and curiosity to learn system workflows and reporting.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate root causes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership with limited supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Accounting required
LOCATIONHybrid - Agawam, MA
SCHEDULE Monday-Friday
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, vibration, hot parts & sharp edges. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
Salary Description
$75,000-$90,000
