Contract Accountant – Remote/Hybrid, GAAP & Reporting

ManpowerGroup; West Chester (Chester County); Remote; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Wells in the Philadelphia area is seeking accounting professionals for contract/consulting roles. Most projects are remote, with some hybrid or local assignments to the metro Philadelphia market.

W2 hourly rates range from $50 to $85 per hour, based on experience and client requirements. Responsibilities include close processes, audits, budgeting, and liaison with tax accountants.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification preferred or in progress.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP: SAP and NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge including formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Organize and update financial records as needed.
• Analyze transactions and prepare reports.
• Perform regular audits to ensure accuracy of financial documents and expenditures.
• Forecast revenue and analyze profit margins.
• Oversee ledger reconciliation and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Participate in budgeting processes.
• Brief senior managers on financial status.
• Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Jefferson Wells in the Philadelphia area is seeking accounting professionals for contract/consulting roles. Most projects are remote, with some hybrid or local assignments to the metro Philadelphia market.

W2 hourly rates range from $50 to $85 per hour, based on experience and client requirements. Responsibilities include close processes, audits, budgeting, and liaison with tax accountants.