Accounting Assistant - AP & AR

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist
Kelly Services | Moonachie, NJ
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: $24.00–$25.00/hour
Temp-to-Hire: conversion within 30 days

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant -  Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a manufacturing operation in Moonachie, NJ. This role is ideal for an organized accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and is comfortable managing both customer billing and vendor invoices.

What You’ll Do
Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer invoices based on shipments, packing slips, and purchase orders.
• Ensure customer billing is accurate and processed on time.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on past-due balances.
• Apply customer payments and resolve unapplied cash.
• Maintain customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Assist with AR aging reports and month-end close.

Accounts Payable

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.
• Verify invoice approvals and supporting documentation.
• Assist with weekly ACH, check, and wire payment processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor files and compliance documentation.

Manufacturing Accounting Support

• Work with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to resolve invoice and receiving issues.
• Assist with inventory and production-related cost tracking.
• Support tracking of scrap, rework, freight, logistics, tooling, and maintenance expenses.
• Ensure costs are accurately allocated within the ERP system.
• Assist with month-end and plant accounting activities.
• Support process improvements focused on accounting accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of AR/AP experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience is a plus.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• ERP experience required; JDE or similar manufacturing ERP experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing accounting and cost flow, including inventory, purchase orders, and receiving.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, hands-on team player who can work independently.

Interested? Apply today through Kelly Services!

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