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Staff Accountant
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join a cutting-edge manufacturing company. This role will be essential in managing financial processes and ensuring the integrity of financial data across the organization. The ideal candidate will be involved in a variety of accounting functions and will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of accounting, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how financial operations tie together in a manufacturing environment.
Location: Rockford, IL - 100% Onsite
Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year
Responsibilities:
- Record financial transactions and maintain the general ledger.
- Prepare and post journal entries with a high degree of accuracy.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure proper reconciliation of the balance sheet.
- Calculate and analyze Percentage of Completion (POC) for project-based accounting, which is a crucial part of this role.
- Review and understand job costing, focusing on over/under absorption.
- Assist in the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is properly accounted for.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits.
- Assist in the preparation and review of operating budgets, while projecting future financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain the accuracy of financial data.
- Engage in special projects as needed, providing ad-hoc financial analysis and support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is a must.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and relevant accounting practices.
- Proven experience in preparing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) calculations is highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP/accounting software.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills to represent the company professionally with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work onsite full-time, with minimal supervision.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
