We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure strong control over inventory, cost, and balance sheet accounts. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger accounting and can work effectively across day-to-day transactions, reconciliations, and reporting needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support timely financial reporting.
• Complete month-end close tasks, including account analysis and follow-up on outstanding items affecting financial results.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Support cost accounting processes by reviewing work in progress, job cost details, and cost of goods sold activity.
• Analyze inventory and product profitability trends to help improve accuracy in financial reporting and operational decision-making.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related reconciliations.
• Assist with sales tax reporting and support tax credit documentation as needed.
• Partner with internal teams to validate financial data, strengthen accounting accuracy, and support ongoing process improvements.