Accountant - 410163

Client Overview Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking an Accountant to support their Accounting team during a period of growth. This long-term consulting/temporary engagement is anticipated to continue through the end of 2027. Salary/Hourly Rate $42/hr - $51/hr, depending on experience Position Overview The Accountant will play an important role in maintaining day-to-day accounting operations. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with hands-on general ledger experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate can quickly learn established processes, manage recurring accounting activities, and contribute with minimal training. Responsibilities Of The Accountant Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other routine general ledger transactions. Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. Support month-end close activities, including close checklists, account analysis, and general ledger reviews. Navigate ERP systems to retrieve general ledger data, review transactions, and support routine accounting activities. Utilize Excel to analyze large data sets, reconcile accounts, identify variances, and validate financial information. Support accounting documentation, internal controls, audit requests, and related compliance activities as needed. Assist with data validation, testing, and other activities related to system implementation. Communicate with cross-functional teams to research discrepancies, resolve questions, and maintain accurate financial records. Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) while identifying and escalating issues when appropriate. Required Experience/Skills For The Accountant Approximately 1 - 5 years of relevant general ledger accounting experience, including month-end close and journal entries. Demonstrated experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations beyond bank reconciliations alone. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS, and working with large data sets. Strong understanding of accounting principles, debits and credits, and general ledger activity. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teams across the business. Ability to learn quickly, prioritize recurring tasks, and work independently with limited day-to-day guidance. Preferred Experience/Skills For The Accountant Manufacturing, industrial, or other large-scale corporate accounting experience. Experience using SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA is highly preferred. Exposure to cost accounting, multi-entity accounting, or multi-plant operations. Experience with SOX controls, audit support, and financial documentation. Previous exposure to an ERP conversion, system upgrade, user acceptance testing (UAT), or implementation project. Public accounting or audit experience with transferable general ledger and reconciliation skills. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred. Equivalent relevant professional experience will also be considered. Benefits Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).