Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant
Temporary Contract 9 Months
Pine Brook, NJ
$50–$62 per Hour

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a 9-month contract opportunity with a manufacturing business in Pine Brook, NJ. This role offers the opportunity to support a $50M manufacturing operation, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting, project accounting, revenue recognition, and cost accounting.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, manufacturing experience, and a drive to improve accounting processes.

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or M3 ERP.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15, ASC 606, and IFRS 16.
• Experience with financial system implementations or process improvement initiatives .
• CPA preferred.

Position Details

• Location: Pine Brook, NJ
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 days on-site
• Duration: 9-month contract
• Pay Rate: $50–$62 per hour, based on experience

To Apply: Submit your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com for consideration.

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