Our client, a manufacturing organization, is seeking an Interim Accountant - Costing and General Accounting to join their team. As an Interim Accountant - Costing and General Accounting, you will be part of the Accounting and Finance Department supporting the Accounting, Operations, and Cross-Functional Project Teams during a key ERP implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent collaboration abilities which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Interim Accountant -

Costing and General Accounting Location:

Marengo, IL (McHenry County, IL) - Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Pay Range:

$30-45/hr What's the Job?

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare monthly journal entries, analyze financial data, and support month-end close activities
• Conduct variance analysis, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Assist with product costing activities, including tracking production costs, updating standard costs, and analyzing cost variances
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, including ERP implementation support, product launches, and cost improvement projects What's Needed?
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of cost accounting concepts, including standard costing and variance analysis
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working with ERP systems and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills What's in it for me?
• 6-month interim assignment supporting a major ERP implementation initiative
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days onsite per week
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both general accounting and manufacturing cost accounting
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and operational decision-making processes
• Collaborative environment working alongside accounting and operations professionals If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity.

We look forward to speaking with you!

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