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We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Belleville, Illinois on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will provide high-level accounting support across general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions while helping maintain accurate financial operations in a dynamic environment. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, analyze complex transactions, and deliver timely insight across multiple accounting areas.

Responsibilities:

• Record and review journal entries, accruals, account reclassifications, and other adjusting entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, and subledger balances while identifying and resolving unusual variances.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing supporting schedules and keeping deadlines on track.
• Develop financial and operational reports and perform targeted analysis to support accounting decisions and business needs.
• Investigate historical accounting activity, trace discrepancies across records, and recommend practical resolutions.
• Partner with teams handling customer accounts to resolve payment differences, aging items, unapplied cash, and balance questions.
• Support vendor account analysis by reviewing invoices, payments, accruals, and exceptions such as duplicate or unmatched transactions.
• Assist with validating accounting data and researching issues tied to activity across legacy and enterprise systems.
• Help document accounting workflows, reconciliation practices, and internal control procedures to strengthen consistency and accuracy.