Staff Accountant II

Description 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. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Accounting required LOCATION Hybrid - 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 ABOUT US CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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