Senior Accountant - Oxxius

About Us

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Williston, Vermont, Oxxius develops and manufactures advanced laser illumination solutions for scientific and industrial applications. We serve customers worldwide - from innovative startups and research laboratories to leading global corporations and OEM partners. Our integrated Williston facility brings R&D, laboratory, office, and manufacturing teams together under one roof, enabling us to customize products, collaborate closely with customers, and build lasting partnerships. As an ISO 9001:2015-certified organization, we are committed to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Following our acquisition by Oxxius SAS in France, we are expanding our U.S. presence, product portfolio, and service capabilities. At Oxxius, you will join a close-knit, collaborative team where your work is visible, your ideas are valued, and you can grow alongside a global technology company. Approximately half of our team has been with the organization more than five years. We support the Vermont community through nonprofit partnerships, charitable giving, volunteer activities, and local events such as the COTS Walk, Spectrum Youth Sleep Out, Special Olympics, and the Vermont Foodbank. We also schedule time for company and teambuilding events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in the company's accounting and ERP systems, including transactions, payments, receipts, journal entries, and adjustments.
• Prepare complex journal entries for expenses, depreciation, warranties, prepaid expenses, and other accounts.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Lead the month-end close and prepare timely, accurate financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and advise management on cash position and anticipated needs.
• Maintain effective financial controls, documentation, and procedures while driving improvements in processes, reporting, and efficiency.
• Prepare weekly supplier invoice batches, accounts payable statements, and payment proposals.
• Initiate approved payments and ensure each transaction is recorded accurately.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity, resolve supplier invoice and payment discrepancies, and escalate high-risk issues as needed.
• Prepare customer invoices, credit and debit memos, and monthly statements.
• Monitor receivables, maintain accurate customer account records, and resolve invoice and account discrepancies.
• Follow up consistently on overdue accounts, enforce payment terms, and escalate high-risk accounts when appropriate.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and order management on outstanding balances, credit holds, and open orders while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Partner with sales, order management, production, engineering, and leadership to resolve financial and operational issues.
• Support domestic and international shipping and related compliance activities as needed.
• Provide occasional backup support for front-office administration.
• Protect the confidentiality of sensitive financial and company information.

Qualifications & Skills

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and month-end close.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP software, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, strong organization, and the ability to work independently.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience with foreign currencies and international transactions.
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments, including domestic and international shipping processes and recordkeeping.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account and flexible spending account options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement savings options
• Company retirement contribution of up to 6%
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dog-friendly office environment

Pay

$85,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience, plus