GL Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory Expert (Contract)

ManpowerGroup; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical & 401k

Consultant care

Free training

Career partner

Job summary

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, seeks a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join the finance team in Ashburn, VA on a contract basis. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory-related accounting in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has US GAAP knowledge, 3+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills. This onsite position requires collaboration with production teams and supports audits, process

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

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, seeks a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join the finance team in Ashburn, VA on a contract basis. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory-related accounting in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has US GAAP knowledge, 3+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills. This onsite position requires collaboration with production teams and supports audits, process