Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant Job Description

This position requires strong knowledge of general accounting principles and sales tax laws. It involves regular interaction with internal departments as well as internal and external auditors. The role also requires working one Sunday per month (swapped with a weekday) and overtime when necessary.

• Review job contracts and gather documentation to prepare accurate job‑costing spreadsheets
• Coordinate with Project Managers on progress billing and collections
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and balance sheets
• Prepare audit materials within required timelines
• Manage accounts payable, ensuring timely and validated invoice payments
• Monitor cycle count program compliance
• Assist the Controller with various tasks and projects

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing within the last 5 years
• Experience with bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ability to analyze balance sheets and P&L statements
• Proficient in Excel (formulas and pivot tables)
• Strong time‑management and communication skills
• Ability to work one Sunday per month and additional hours when needed for deadlines
• Preferred: cost accounting and inventory accounting experience

Manpower Group® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.

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Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 Manpower Group was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.