Job Title: Accountant (Temporary - 6 Months)
Location: Newark, NJ (On-site)
Start Date: May 12, 2025
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Team Size: 5
Environment: Collaborative
Job Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration: 6 months
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Accountant to support our finance and controllership team. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a large, well-established company, working on capital project reviews, internal controls, and monthly financial entries. The right candidate will be self-directed, curious, and detail-oriented.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and comment on monthly trial balance fluctuations for assigned accounts and company codes
- Create and submit journal entries for month-end close
- Ensure oversight of capital assets under construction and related journal entries
- Contribute to improved internal controls and processes
- Support site audits and resolve identified issues
- Collaborate with business partners and shared services (MGSF) on capital projects
- Perform ad-hoc financial reviews and analyses as needed
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
- 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Deal Breakers:
- No Accounting degree
- Recent graduates with no prior accounting experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a large company or CPG environment
- Exposure to controls testing and capital asset oversight
- Ability to work independently and ask questions proactively
Interview Process
Why Join Us?
- Exposure to enterprise-level ERP systems and processes
- Opportunity to work in a large-scale, collaborative team
- Gain valuable experience in controls and financial reporting
- Possibility for future opportunities on the team
Interested? Apply now to be a part of a high-impact team helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls across the business.