Operations Accountant

at Robert Half in St. Charles, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Robert Half is looking for an Operations Accountant for a manufacturing client in the western suburbs. The Operations Accountant will be responsible for:

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly financials, reports, and schedules.
• Reconciles inventory and production variance accounts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries related to CIP , WIP and inventory valuation.
• Reviews inventory adjustments arising from cycle counts and coordinates physical inventory counts.
• Research and analysis of variances for materials, labor and manufacturing overhead.
• Provides support for outside auditors; gather necessary account information and backup documentation for quarterly and annual audits.
• Calculate BOM and unit product costs for annual standard setting and quotations with customers.
• Continuously monitor internal controls related to inventory production, shipping and receiving
• Follows US GAAP accounting practices and procedures.
• Prepares monthly manufacturing cost analysis reports and ties back to ERP system.
• Reviews productivity reporting in collaboration with production teams, including headcount metrics for manufacturing.
• Performs other related duties and projects assigned. Successful Operations Accountant will have the following:
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and at least 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to work in a paperless environment.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to US GAAP .
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Sage 100 ERP Accounting Software preferred. This position offers a salary range of $80,000-85,000 and offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO and holiday pay. If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial information.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a paperless setting.
• Proficient understanding of cost accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and adherence to US GAAP standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with Sage 100 Accounting Software is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

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