GL Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory Close

ManpowerGroup; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, seeks a General Ledger (GL) Accountant for a contract engagement in Ashburn, VA. You will manage month-end close, post journal entries, and perform reconciliations across multiple entities, with a focus on manufacturing and inventory.

You’ll drive intercompany activity, support COGS analysis, and assist in audits, working with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite. Strong GAAP knowledge and attention to internal controls are essential.

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

Month-end close

Journal entries

GAAP

Reconciliations

Intercompany

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, seeks a General Ledger (GL) Accountant for a contract engagement in Ashburn, VA. You will manage month-end close, post journal entries, and perform reconciliations across multiple entities, with a focus on manufacturing and inventory.

You’ll drive intercompany activity, support COGS analysis, and assist in audits, working with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite. Strong GAAP knowledge and attention to internal controls are essential.