A growing manufacturing company in the Howard County, MD area seeks a Staff Accountant on a temporary (6-12 week) assignment.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) tasks: adjustments, transaction postings, customer refunds, invoice review, and payment processing.
• Manage AR collections: address overdue accounts and prepare weekly AR aging reports.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Assist with annual tasks: 1099 filings, business licenses, and annual reports.
• Maintain vendor and customer records in the accounting system.
• Support month-end close: reconcile prepaid/accrued expenses and post journal entries.
• Prepare monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Generate and distribute monthly commission reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and special projects.
• Support sales tax filings and resolve tax issues.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience (consumer goods industry preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills required. Data analytics experience is a plus.
• Strong reporting and analysis skills.
• Experience with enterprise-level software (Microsoft Business Central/MS Navision preferred).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.