Manufacturing GL Accountant – Contract, Onsite 3x/wk

ManpowerGroup; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join the finance team in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, and accurate reporting of production costs and inventory levels.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments per GAAP.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle intercompany transactions across entities.
• Support inventory accounting including COGS analysis and cycle counts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing/ops to report production costs and inventory levels.
• Assist audits with required documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Jefferson Wells, a division of ManpowerGroup, is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join the finance team in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, and accurate reporting of production costs and inventory levels.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.