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Manpower Group Inc. lists this Accountant opportunity in newfield, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: General Ledger Accountant
nLocation: Ashburn VA
nOnsite 3 days week
nJob Type: contract
nW2 Rate $40- 50 hr
nJefferson Wells is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our client's finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and journal entries-particularly in a manufacturing and inventory-focused environment.
nKey Responsibilities:
nnnManage and execute month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and accuracy is maintained.
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nnPrepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP.
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nnPerform general ledger account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
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nnHandle intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities.
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nnSupport inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, inventory valuation, and cycle count adjustments.
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nnCollaborate with the manufacturing and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting of production costs and inventory levels.
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nnAssist in financial audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
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nnContribute to process improvements and ensure internal controls are followed.
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n nQualifications:
nnnBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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nn3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
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nnSolid understanding of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
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nnExperience with inventory accounting and cost accounting preferred.
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nnProficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
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nnStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
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nnAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
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n nJEFFERSON WELLS - Who We Are :
nJefferson Wells ( a division of ManpowerGroup, is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and Tax. We put people to work in contract/consulting projects, as well as temp-to-perm jobs and permanent direct-hire positions with our clients.
nWhy Work at Jefferson Wells :
nnnOptional Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
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nnWeekly pay with direct deposit.
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nnConsultant Care Support.
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nnFree Training to upgrade your skills.
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nnDedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals.
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n nJefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
nManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Worksite address
newfield, NJ, 08344, US
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