Staff Accountant
About The Position
Talent Shift, LLC is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for a manufacturing client on a six-month project. The contract role is hybrid-onsite in Lake Forest, Illinois. The accountant will handle journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close support; investigate account discrepancies; assist with accounting process standardization and improvements; and collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational teams on reporting, ERP activities, and general accounting needs. Applicants must reside in the continental United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience.
- Experience with SAP or another large ERP system.
- Must reside in the continental United States.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries and accruals, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.
- Review the general ledger and account activity, research discrepancies and aged items, and resolve accounting exceptions.
- Support the centralization and standardization of accounting processes, including process documentation, knowledge transfer, and close-process improvements.
- Partner with accounting, finance, and operational teams to support reporting, ERP-related activities, and other general accounting needs.
Benefits
- Group health plan benefits
- 401(k)
- Profit-sharing contributions
- Flexible time off
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
