Staff Accountant in Ashland, Massachusetts at Kidde-Fenwal LLC

Staff Accountant
KiddeFenwal, LLC
Location: 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA, 01721 USA- Hybrid (3 days in office)

Company Overview

KiddeFenwal is the global market leader in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Our proprietary, fully certified offerings save lives, protect property, and minimize business interruption.

Our brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—deliver highly engineered fire suppression, detection, and control systems across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Fenwal Controls supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, KiddeFenwal operates globally, with facilities in the U.S., United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India). Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com

Our Purpose

We protect lives, livelihoods, and icons through innovative solutions, strong partnerships, and exceptional customer experiences. Built on a foundation of integrity and safety, we drive results with speed and excellence while fostering innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing daily cost and general ledger accounting activities, supporting the month-end closing process, and assisting in maintaining accurate financial records.

This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their accounting skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist in performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and update fixed asset and CIP schedules and depreciation calculations
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Support accounting activities for global domestic and international entities.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Assist in spending and variance analysis
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit purposes
• Preparation of audit schedules and support external auditors during the audit process
• Any other tasks and ad hoc requests as assigned by manager
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or related financial roles. Manufacturing industry experience is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fixed asset accounting preferred
• Understanding of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Proficiency in ERP software JD Edwards is preferred
• Hands-on experience in Advanced Microsoft Excel is required
• Experience coordinating with external auditors is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Kidde-Fenwal Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.