<p>Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional to support our daily and month-end financial operations. This role will be responsible for processing accounts payable, preparing journal entries, analyzing cost of goods sold, reconciling inventory and fixed assets, and supporting intercompany and audit processes. The position will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, participate in ERP system upgrades, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting practices. Responsibilities Responsibilities Participate in daily accounting operations including processing AP invoices and Intercompany re-billing Prepares and inputs journal entries, review of variances, and re-classing accounts for month-end settlement and closing process Review all work orders to ensure their current and work with operations to resolve any issues Analyze cost of goods sold and manufacturing variances and work with production team to resolve in a timely fashion Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure precise costing and accurate financial reporting Review consumable margins on a periodic basis Responsible for all end close tasks relating to cost of sales and inventory, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Consignment Inventory coordination Responsible for tracking, recording and reconciliation of fixed assets Prepare audit documentation for quarterly cycle counts and assist with year-end physical inventory Participate in ERP system migration and upgrades Assist with internal external audit requests Perform various other accounting responsibilities as needed Qualifications Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Experience with cost, account reconciliations, vendor invoices, accounts payable, audit, month-end close, year-end close, balance sheets, journal entries, monthly billing statements, general ledger, and GL accounting Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft products (Outlook, Word) Experience with Epicor a plus or similar ERP system. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet internal deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills <em>Company Name is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Company Name hires that candidate. Who is Kadant Solutions Division? Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue. Why consider joining the Kadant team? Kadant is named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek Kadant was named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek Kadant was named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. 100% of Kadant's energy comes from renewable sources. Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry. Kadant serves several process industries including lithium-ion battery production, food processing, metals processing, carbon fiber, nonwovens, textiles, and construction roofing materials. At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs. </em>Equal opportunity employer. <em>Diverse and inclusive workplace. </em>Competitive wage. <em>All benefits are effective upon date of hire. Our comprehensive benefit package includes: </em>Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with best-in-class premiums. <em>10 ½ paid holidays. </em>401k with match. <em>Company paid life insurance benefit. </em>Disability insurance. <em>Aflac insurance. </em>Lifelock insurance. <em>MetLaw legal assistance. </em>Employee assistance program. <em>Flexible spending. </em>Dependent care. <em>Educational assistance. </em>Employee stock purchase plan. *Pay rate is based on experience and skill level.</p> <p>Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Experience with cost, account reconciliations, vendor invoices, accounts payable, audit, month-end close, year-end close, balance sheets, journal entries, monthly billing statements, general ledger, and GL accounting Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft products (Outlook, Word) Experience with Epicor a plus or similar ERP system. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet internal deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills <em>Company Name is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Company Name hires that candidate. Who is Kadant Solutions Division? Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue. Why consider joining the Kadant team? Kadant is named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek Kadant was named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek Kadant was named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. 100% of Kadant's energy comes from renewable sources. Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry. Kadant serves several process industries including lithium-ion battery production, food processing, metals processing, carbon fiber, nonwovens, textiles, and construction roofing materials. At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs. </em>Equal opportunity employer. <em>Diverse and inclusive workplace. </em> Competitive wage. <em>All benefits are effective upon date of hire. Our comprehensive benefit package includes: </em>Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with best-in-class premiums. <em>10 ½ paid holidays. </em>401k with match. <em>Company paid life insurance benefit. </em>Disability insurance. <em>Aflac insurance. </em>Lifelock insurance. <em>MetLaw legal assistance. </em>Employee assistance program. <em>Flexible spending. </em>Dependent care. <em>Educational assistance. </em>Employee stock purchase plan. *Pay rate is based on experience and skill level.</p> <p>Responsibilities Participate in daily accounting operations including processing AP invoices and Intercompany re-billing Prepares and inputs journal entries, review of variances, and re-classing accounts for month-end settlement and closing process Review all work orders to ensure their current and work with operations to resolve any issues Analyze cost of goods sold and manufacturing variances and work with production team to resolve in a timely fashion Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure precise costing and accurate financial reporting Review consumable margins on a periodic basis Responsible for all end close tasks relating to cost of sales and inventory, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Consignment Inventory coordination Responsible for tracking, recording and reconciliation of fixed assets Prepare audit documentation for quarterly cycle counts and assist with year-end physical inventory Participate in ERP system migration and upgrades Assist with internal external audit requests Perform various other accounting responsibilities as needed</p>