Senior Accountant - 9-Month Manufacturing Contract

Kelly Services; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a 9-month contract opportunity in Pine Brook, NJ. You will lead month-end closes, support POC revenue recognition, and analyze general ledger activity to ensure accurate financial reporting for a $50M manufacturing operation.

The role requires strong US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, manufacturing cost accounting expertise, and advanced Excel skills. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to improve processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting and/or manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting and revenue recognition under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Analyze general ledger activity and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to review project costs, inventory, and gross margin performance.
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and financial compliance.
• Identify process improvements and support ERP system enhancements.
• Provide support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Power BI

SQL

M3 ERP

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a 9-month contract opportunity in Pine Brook, NJ. You will lead month-end closes, support POC revenue recognition, and analyze general ledger activity to ensure accurate financial reporting for a $50M manufacturing operation.

The role requires strong US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, manufacturing cost accounting expertise, and advanced Excel skills. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to improve processes