Accountant

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

Format: Virtual

Rounds: 1

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