Accountant

ManpowerGroup; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing and professional tools company, seeks an Accountant in Erie, PA to support the Plant Controller and leadership with financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and strong collaboration across departments in a manufacturing setting; a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• At least two years of experience in accounting or finance with strong month-end close experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; ability to improve processes and segregation of duties.
• ERP experience and strong computer and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills plus effective verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, record, and confirm intercompany transactions to support accurate reporting.
• Plan and execute month-end close activities to meet timelines and post costs.
• Prepare and post labor/payroll entries and support reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP, tax, and management reporting.
• Assist with balance sheet areas and intercompany activity; provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

Skills

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing and professional tools company, is seeking an Accountant to join their team in Erie, PA. This position will support the Plant Controller and plant leadership team through financial reporting, month-end close activities, process improvement initiatives, and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of GAAP, experience working within ERP systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a manufacturing environment.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Erie, PA

Pay Range: $33.51

Shift: Days, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

What's the Job?

• Coordinate, record, and confirm intercompany transactions to support accurate reporting.
• Coordinate and plan month-end close activities to meet tight timelines, including posting costs and preparing cost entries.
• Prepare and post labor/payroll entries and support reconciliations to resolve items on a timely basis.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for GAAP, tax, and management reporting.
• Support balance sheet focus areas such as cash management accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and intercompany transaction recording; assist with other ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• At least two years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong month-end close experience and comfort working to tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, with the ability to assist in reviewing and improving processes to enhance controls and segregation of duties.
• ERP experience and strong computer and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills plus effective verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and within a group environment.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to timely, accurate period closes and high-impact financial reporting.
• Exposure to a diverse accounting scope, including cost accounting, balance sheet accounts, working capital, fixed assets, and intercompany activity.
• A role that values continuous improvement—recommend and implement process changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and support for process improvement initiatives in an integrated ERP environment.
• Potential to transition from full-time temporary to full-time permanent if the fit is right.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup 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.