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ManpowerGroup • West Point, PA • 2d ago

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant

Location: Ashburn VA

Onsite 3 days week

Job Type: contract

W2 Rate $40- 50 hr

Jefferson Wells is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our client's finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and journal entries-particularly in a manufacturing and inventory-focused environment.

Key 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.

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.

JEFFERSON WELLS - Who We Are :

Jefferson Wells (www.jeffersonwells.com), a division of ManpowerGroup, is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and Tax. We put people to work in contract/consulting projects, as well as temp-to-perm jobs and permanent direct-hire positions with our clients.

Why Work at Jefferson Wells :

Optional Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

Weekly pay with direct deposit.

Consultant Care Support.

Free Training to upgrade your skills.

Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals.

Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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