Accountant

Position: Accountant

Location: Mount Prospect IL 60056

Duration: 6 months (Possibility of extension)

Summary: As the Senior Staff Accountant you will be responsible for the daily and monthly operational accounting duties including fixed assets accruals prepaid and other assets.

Responsibilities:

• Applies principles of finance and accounting to various accounting duties related to the Business Units financial and operational planning and reporting as directed by the Controller.
• Assist with the maintenance of the business units internal financial processes and internal controls (SOX).
• Duties include the ability to develop systemdriven reports as well as the ability to analyze and interpret the resulting data.
• Prepare ad hoc and recurring monthly journal entries related.
• Assist in analysis of product costs overhead absorption abnormal fixed cost expenditures etc.
• Daily interface with manufacturing personnel and production planners. Assist planning and scheduling to improve inventory controls and internal programs.
• Performs all balance sheet reconciliations to a high degree of accuracy explaining any variances
• Owner of fixed asset subledger and capital expenditure tracking
• Provide back up to other members of the team
• Assists with collections as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance from fouryear college or university
• Minimum Years of Work Experience: at least three years related experience and/or training in all aspects of accounting and well versed in issues encountered by Controllers
• Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interests commission proportions and percentages.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel and Word ERP/MRP system.
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Past experience should demonstrate the ability to perform at high levels in a fastpaced everchanging work environment.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.