Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Woodridge, Illinois on a Long-term Contract basis. This position plays a key role in supporting daily accounting activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping drive an efficient month-end close. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, solid Excel skills, and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with inventory-related accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage recurring accounting activities by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and recording accrual and reclassification adjustments as part of the close cycle.
• Perform detailed bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items to keep financial data accurate and current.
• Support accounts payable and other daily accounting tasks to ensure transactions are processed correctly and in alignment with company procedures.
• Assist with month-end and periodic close activities by organizing supporting documentation and helping deliver timely financial results.
• Contribute to internal financial reporting by compiling data, validating results, and assisting management with reporting needs.
• Review financial activity to identify inconsistencies, research root causes, and recommend corrective action when needed.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to strengthen inventory accuracy through reconciliations, cycle count review, and oversight of inventory-related entries.
• Help maintain effective accounting workflows and internal controls across general accounting and inventory processes.
• Use accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Excel-based analysis tools to support reporting, reconciliation, and recordkeeping.

The salary range for this position is $25 to $35/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Requirements

• At least 7 years of accounting experience, including meaningful involvement in month-end close activities.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing or distribution accounting within a middle-market business environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, managing general ledger activity, and completing bank and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accruals, reclassifications, financial reporting support, and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Exposure to inventory accounting, inventory controls, and cycle count review is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working in accounting systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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