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Robert Half
Mascoutah, IL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial reporting and business analysis for a Contract position based in Mascoutah, Illinois. This role works closely with internal management by preparing accurate reports, reviewing financial activity, and helping maintain strong accounting controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate insights clearly across departments.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare recurring financial reports and perform analysis across revenue, operating expenses, general ledger activity, backlog, pricing, accounts receivable, and chargeback data for leadership review.
- Monitor daily general ledger activity, investigate variances, and maintain accurate accounting records to support sound financial decision-making.
- Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing sales-related reporting, assisting with management reporting packages, and serving as backup support for cost accounting activities when needed.
- Manage payment-related treasury tasks, coordinate banking updates, and follow established controls to ensure secure and compliant financial transactions.
- Maintain internal accounting safeguards and support adherence to company control procedures across finance operations.
- Develop monthly analytical reporting, including scrap trend reviews, executive-level charts, and other business performance summaries.
- Cross-train in accounts payable functions to provide coverage during urgent situations and complete monthly purchasing-related reporting.
- Support intercompany transfer pricing activities and help coordinate the monthly sales and operations planning meeting.
- Partner with finance team members and other departments on special projects, ad hoc analysis, and additional accounting support as business needs evolve.