GL Accountant - Manufacturing & Inventory

ManpowerGroup; Wyncote (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

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Job summary

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, seeks a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join the finance team in a contract role. The position focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany activities within a manufacturing environment, with onsite work in Ashburn, VA.

The ideal candidate will ensure GAAP compliance, support inventory accounting, and assist in audits while driving internal controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and accuracy is maintained.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Support inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, inventory valuation, and cycle count adjustments.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting of production costs and inventory levels.
• Assist in financial audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure internal controls are followed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Excel

ERP systems

Reconcilations

Intercompany

Manufacturing costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, seeks a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join the finance team in a contract role. The position focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany activities within a manufacturing environment, with onsite work in Ashburn, VA.

The ideal candidate will ensure GAAP compliance, support inventory accounting, and assist in audits while driving internal controls and process improvements.