Senior Accountant
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Senior Accountant
Edison, NJ | Hybrid – 3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote
Direct Hire | $85,000–$100,000 + Outstanding Benefits
Kelly Services is partnering with a well-established global manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement.
If you have strong GAAP knowledge, solid general ledger experience, and a background in manufacturing or cost accounting, this could be a great next step in your career.
What You'll Do- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Prepare journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, and financial reports
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- 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
- Review and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
- Review accounting staff work and provide guidance as needed
- Support internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Identify opportunities to strengthen 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 skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience reviewing or supervising accounting staff preferred
- Office products or manufacturing industry experience is a plus
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
- Flexible work hours
- $85,000–$100,000 salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Weekly Pay through Kelly Services
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Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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