Staff Accountant II

About the role

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. 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.

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

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$75,000-$90,000