Senior Accountant

Edison, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote)

Kelly Services is partnering with a well-established global manufacturing company to hire a Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning key accounting processes from month-end close through financial reporting.

If you're a hands-on accounting professional with strong GAAP knowledge, manufacturing experience, and a passion for process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare journal entries, financial reports, and account analyses
• Manage fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure tracking
• Support customer rebate and promotional program accounting
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash management activities
• Assist with inventory and cost accounting processes
• Review and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Review work prepared by accounting staff and provide guidance when needed
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience preferred
• Experience with Power BI is a plus
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience reviewing or supervising accounting staff is preferred
• Office products or manufacturing industry experience is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• Competitive salary of $85,000–$100,000
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, and AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Collaborative team-oriented culture

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact with a growing organization while advancing your accounting career, we want to hear from you.