staff accountant.hillside, illinoisposted today job detailssummary$29 - $32.50 per hourtemp to permbachelor degreecategorybusiness and financial operations occupations reference AB_5092124 job details Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical contract to hire Staff Accountant to join their accounting team within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will play a key part in assisting with the monthly close process, managing labor and payroll-related accounting activities, and supporting overall accounting operations across the plant. The ideal candidate brings strong core accounting fundamentals, excellent cross-departmental communication skills, and hands-on familiarity with manufacturing ERP systems and cost-tracking processes

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in accounting.

Industry Experience:

Prior experience in a manufacturing accounting environment is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Working knowledge of Excel and ERP/Accounting software systems (experience with IFS is a plus).

Competencies:

Solid mathematical aptitude and strong attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

salary:

$29 - $32.5 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

PMeducation:

BachelorsResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Close:

Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, financial analyses, and account reconciliations. Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

Freight & Inventory Reconciliations:

Review and code all incoming freight bills and audit the unvouchered receipts report for completeness and accuracy.

Payroll & Labor Accounting:

Manage labor-related transactions, balances, and reporting; serve as the accounting department liaison with HR, payroll staff, and our payroll software provider.

Cross-Functional Communication:

Interact internally and externally to resolve questions or discrepancies concerning items, quantities, and pricing.

Fixed Assets & Project Accounting:

Monitor project cost compilation and record capital equipment acquisitions and dispositions in the fixed asset database.

Credit Card Processing:

Manage all aspects of credit card transactions, processing, and reconciliations. Support additional financial requests, reporting, and projects as needed. Skillsfreight billingAccounting CourseworkaccountingJournal Entriesdispositionspayrollpayroll softwareIFSERPExcelExcel Pivot TablesreceiptsManufacturingManufacturing Cost Acctfixed asset databaseFixed AssetsReconciliationmonthly bank reconciliationsQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.