5-10 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems, specifically MAS 90 and SAGE 100.
Experience in small companies with revenues under $30 million.
Background in lean accounting teams with fewer than three staff members.
Full-cycle accounting capability, covering all aspects from general ledger to audit support.
Demonstrated sustained employment tenure with 3-5 years at previous companies.
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure accuracy of the general ledger through review and adjustment of entries.
Conduct GL and bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation.
Analyze account balances and transactions to resolve discrepancies.
Process vendor payables and maintain vendor account data.
Benefits
Full-time position in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Opportunity to work closely with the CFO and other departments.
Engagement in diverse financial tasks, enhancing professional growth.
Support for special projects, providing varied work experiences.
Full Job Description
About:
Location: Chicago, IL
Full-time position
The Role:
Financial Reporting:
Assist with Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
General Ledger Maintenance:
Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing, posting, and adjusting entries as needed.
Assist in preparing Monthly Financials & Month End Close process.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and highly organized while multi-tasking.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a strong work ethic.
Provide administrative support for special projects.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
General Ledger and Bank Reconciliation:
Conduct GL & bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances between forecasted and actual results.
Audit Support:
Assist in internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and addressing auditor requests.
Account Payables Analysis:
Analyze account balances & transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
Accounts Payable Processing:
Enter vendor payables with 3-way match process Identify and resolve Vendor discrepancies Maintain Vendor account data Process weekly check run Accounts Receivable Analysis:
Post Cash Receipts
Post electronic and paper checks to customer accounts Reconcile credit card transactions Identify and resolve Customer discrepancies Contact past due customers
Accounting Software Utilization:
Use accounting software and ERP systems to manage financial data.
MAS 90/SAGE 100 - Crystal Reports helpful
Collaboration:
Reports to CFO. Positions Has no reports. Work closely with other departments to provide insights into financial practices and support business objectives.
Flexible and adaptive to changing events.
Must Have:
Hands-on accounting experience: An experienced accounting professional consistent with the stated 5-10-year experience target.
Manufacturing company background: Career experience must be predominantly with manufacturing companies, with little to no background in public companies, nonprofits, or service companies.
Accounting software and ERP experience: Hands-on experience using accounting software and ERP systems. MAS 90 and SAGE 100 are specifically named in the brief and should be checked during screening.
Small-company environment: Previous company experience should align with the client's target of companies below approximately $25-30 million.
Lean accounting team experience: Experience in accounting departments with fewer than three staff members.
Full-cycle accounting capability: Able to manage the accounting process end to end, rather than having experience restricted to a single accounting function. Relevant coverage includes the general ledger, financial close and reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting and forecasting, and audit support.
Sustained employment tenure: Must have at least one and preferably a few companies with 3 to 5 or more years of continuous service
