Senior Accountant

Reiser, a global leader in food processing and packaging equipment with over 60 years of industry success, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team in Canton, MA. This is an on-site role with no remote availability.

About the role

Reiser is looking for a dynamic Senior Accountant to oversee the daily operations of our accounting department. In this role, you will work closely with the Controller to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient execution of core accounting functions, drive the month-end close process, and support the overall vision of Reiser. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces changing priorities, and is customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient execution of core accounting functions.
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is accurate and complete.
• Oversee general ledger activity, including account maintenance, journal entries, and related accounting transactions.
• Lead expense variance analysis and Balance Sheet reconciliations, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review the Staff Accountant’s month-end and year-end activities, providing guidance and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and reconciling items, ensuring issues are addressed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely trial balances and financial statements for management review.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce sound accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with company standards and applicable accounting principles.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, and procedures, recommending solutions and implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, maintaining quality and flexibility during high-pressure periods.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation, ensuring transactions are properly supported and readily accessible.
• Partner with the company’s external CPA firm to support the year-end review and provide requested financial information and documentation.
• Coordinate with the external CPA firm on tax-related activities, including Federal and State tax returns, estimated tax payments, and sales tax compliance.
• Provide accounting expertise and support to other business units, contributing to special projects, ad-hoc reporting, financial analysis, and other business needs as required.
• Serve as a trusted accounting resource for leadership and cross-functional teams, providing financial insight and helping support informed business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, general ledger software, and ERP systems, with the ability to analyze and manipulate large amounts of data.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects and initiatives to completion.
• Highly engaged and action-oriented, with the drive and ambition to take ownership and contribute to the overall success of the business.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player who embraces challenges, is comfortable with calculated risk, and remains calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, trustworthiness, and sound professional judgment when handling sensitive financial and business information.

Benefits

Joining Reiser means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a company that values relationships, encourages team members to reach their potential, and is committed to ongoing success. We believe every customer interaction is an opportunity to strengthen our partnerships, and our team is at the heart of that mission.