Staff Accountant

About the role

NYCOA is seeking an experienced and analytical Staff Accountant to join the team at its Manchester, New Hampshire manufacturing facility. The role works closely with the Controller and is key to financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, month‑end close, ERP implementation, and day‑to‑day accounting operations. The position offers a broad, impactful accounting scope within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage daily accounting activities including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, treasury, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Complete monthly financial closings, prepare financial statements, perform account reconciliations, record journal entries, and support cash forecasting and special financial analyses.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide meaningful interpretation to support operational and business decisions.
• Partner with production teams to maintain accurate cost accounting information, monitor manufacturing variances, investigate issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Help lead the transition from NYCOA’s legacy accounting platform to a more robust ERP system while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support across general accounting, accounts payable, billing, credit and collections, and payroll functions.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filing preparation with outside CPA firms, manage borrowing‑base reporting, and support lender and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while coordinating the annual budgeting process with department leaders.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in cost accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong experience with financial analysis, financial reporting, job cost accounting, manufacturing variance analysis, budgeting, month‑end close, and general accounting processes.
• Hands‑on experience using ERP systems and participating in ERP implementations or system migrations.
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting software (preferred); experience with Paychex Payroll is a plus.
• Previous internal or external audit experience (preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; high integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Ability to collaborate closely with the Controller, accounting team, production employees, and department leaders.

Location

This is a full‑time, onsite position at NYCOA’s manufacturing facility in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

About NYCOA

With over 50 years of specialty nylon polymerization and manufacturing experience, NYCOA is committed to providing world‑class quality products, product development assistance, technical support, and superior service to every customer. The company’s mission is to deliver specialty nylon solutions through a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, customer focus, and innovation. NYCOA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workforce.