34458 | Staff Accountant
Rosemont, Illinois
Direct Hire
Added - a day ago
Accounting/Finance
Staff Accountant
Job Description (O'Hare area):
In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support for both project management and accounting functions. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks including, but not limited to:
Project Responsibilities:
Gain a understanding of owner contract requirements such as billing due dates, lien waivers, insurance needs, and additional insureds.
Process and distribute signed owner contracts internally and to relevant parties like attorneys and insurance brokers.
Prepare, collect, and review various project-related documents, including owner contracts, payment applications, lien waivers, subcontracts, change orders, insurance certificates with endorsements, and subcontractor qualification forms within specified timelines.
Review subcontractor insurance certificates and related endorsements to ensure compliance with contract terms.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accounting Managers to set up projects in project management software and maintain organized project files.
Enter monthly subcontractor and temporary invoices into project management software and facilitate monthly draws for owners.
Assist project management with tasks such as shop drawings, submittals, transmittals, and punch lists.
Support in organizing as-built drawings and preparing O&M/warranty manuals for project management review.
Prepare electronic closeout packages and liaise with project management to gather all original and relevant job documents.
Coordinate job site services and equipment delivery, negotiating orders and ensuring timely arrangements.
Assist in employee travel and out-of-town lodging coordination.
Coordinate the resolution of outstanding items in a timely manner.
Provide additional project and accounting assistance as required.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in a similar role, with commercial general contractor experience being a plus.
Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word; familiarity with CMiC Cloud is advantageous.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
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35069 | Sr. Commercial Property Accountant (Onsite)
Miami Lakes, Florida
Direct Hire
Added - a day ago
Accounting/Finance
Sr. Commercial Property Accountant (Onsite)
Brilliant Financial Search has been engaged in the search for a Sr. Commercial Property Accountant for one of our clients in Real Estate located in Miami. The Sr. Commercial Property Accountant will report to the Controller and will be responsible for critical accounting tasks within the accounting department.
Reconcile bank accounts for an assigned portfolio of properties.
Preparing and analyzing monthly financial reports for commercial properties.
Posts to registers and ledgers, balances and reconciles accounts, prepare journal entries or adjustments to accounts.
Review calculating of Mortgage Payments (BSYB/SOFR Rates).
Preparing quarterly in-house financials for lenders.
Accruing Real Estate Tax, Insurance and Mortgage Interest payments.
Reviewing general ledger in order to research and solve discrepancies.
Review AR/AP transaction for proper and prompt application of prepayments.
Review Sales Tax calculation/verification reports and ACH payments.
Assist with remote deposit.
Prepare yearly financial package for bank and tax purposes.
Communicating with other departments regarding any accounting issues/questions.
Run Ad-hoc reports as requested by Controller and Assistant Controller.
Our ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3 plus years of commercial real estate accounting
Experience with Skyline, Yardi, and/or MIR accounting software
Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables, macros & v/h-look ups is a plus.
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35068 | Collections Specialist x2
Chicago, Illinois
Contract
Added - a day ago
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Collections Specialist for our client located in Chicago, IL (Loop). Our client is a well-established supplier of risk management software, and they are looking for a Collections Specialist to join their team for a 3 month project. The Collections Specialist will be hired on a contract basis for approximately 3 months. The Collections Specialist will be primarily responsible for reaching out on accounts that are past due to collect. This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established, team-oriented environment. The ideal Collections Specialist would be able to interview and then start shortly after.
Collections Specialist Responsibilities:
Monitor accounts receivable and identify overdue accounts
Follow up on outstanding invoices via emails, call and internal questions
Communicate with customers in a professional and respectful manner to identify and understand customer issues preventing payment
Collaborate with team to communicate and resolve customer issues in a timely manner
Lookup customer data in Salesforce
Maintain collection record notes in NetSuite
Work independently to meet weekly collection and follow up requirements
Collections Specialist Qualifications:
2+ years of recent B2B collections experience is a must have
Good communication skills
Intermediate Excel skills
If you or anybody that you know are qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!
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35000 | Staff Accountant
Bartlett, Illinois
Contract To Hire
Added - 2 days ago
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant with our client located in Bartlett, IL. Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization who has experienced tremendous growth. They are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join their team on a Contract to Permanent basis. This Staff Accountant would be primarily responsible for handling journal entries, account reconciliations, and managing fixed assets. The Staff Accountant would be reporting directly to the Controller and would ideally be able to interview and start shortly after.
Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
Manage the month end close process and perform month end accounting including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Assist external audit and tax teams by preparing schedules, gathering supporting material and procedures and any other data as needed
Assist in the management of company fixed asset ledger; additions, transfers, and disposals as well as fixed asset tracking and computing monthly depreciation
Assist in reconciling inventory at all company owned and leased facilities
Collaborate on reconciling inventory cost and ensure accuracy in posting to the general ledger
Management of high volume intercompany transaction cycle; from purchase order creation through to accounts payable payment
Manage bank accounts, perform bank reconciliations and deposit cash receipts for AR reconciliations for all divisions
Special projects as assigned
Staff Accountant Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
4+ years of relevant experience
Manufacturing experience would be preferred
Excel proficiency (v-look ups and pivot tables)
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
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35063 | Accounts Receivable Analyst
Northbrook, Illinois
Contract
Added - 11/30/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for an Accounts Receivable Analyst for one of our clients in the transportation industry, located in Northbrook, IL. The accounting department needs extra assistance in a high volume of backlog work. The Accounts Receivable Analyst will be responsible for reconciling A/R accounts, resolving payment discrepancies, and working off the A/R aging reports. The Accounts Receivable Analyst will be brought on a contract basis for 8+ weeks and would be required to be onsite everyday. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process.
Responsibilities:
Review customer accounts for possible duplicated invoices and related duplicate payments by customers - 50 invoices per day
Advise as to the resolutions, including; do we need to refund customer, make credit memos, review payments posted and any outstanding balances
Reconciling customer account balances between their multiple business units, will be around 25 accounts per week as most are large vendors like Wal-Mart and big box retailers
Review invoices, payments, and correlating credit memos
Working off AR aging/statements, including using V-LOOKUPS to locate reference numbers and vendor codes
Qualifications:
4+ years of related experience
Strong Excel skills, creating Pivot Tables and V-LOOKUPS
Must be able to thrive in a fast paced environment
Excellent communication skills, able to work independently but also not afraid to ask questions, work closely with Collections and Cash teams
35026 | Fund Operations Associate
Wheaton, Illinois
Direct Hire
Added - 11/30/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Fund Operations Associate, for our client located in Wheaton, IL. This Financial Services organization has been in business for over 30 years, and prides itself on their respected reputation and diligent pursuit of superior service to their clients. The Fund Operations Associate will be brought in on a direct hire basis and work fully onsite. The role offers exposure to various accounting functions and is a great opportunity for a Finance/Accounting graduate, looking to grow their career with a respected company.
Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:
Review, code and obtain approval for Fund Board Product (“fund”) invoices.
Allocate and communicate invoice amounts to fund custodians and organization.
Review fee/expense calculations provided by third party service providers for accuracy.
Research and respond to vendor inquiries regarding outstanding invoices.
Prepare quarterly Support Agreement Fee authorizations for the Variable Insurance Trust products.
Distribute quarterly licensing fee calculations to VPs for approval.
Process out of pocket expense reimbursements for Board of Director trustees.
Process tax payment requests for funds.
Respond to requests from independent auditors.
Review annual fund IRS Form 1099 amounts for accuracy.
Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Exemplary customer service skills, including verbal and written communication.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
High degree of initiative.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
If you or anybody you know is qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!
35052 | Credit Analyst
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Direct Hire
Added - 11/30/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Credit and Collections Analyst for our distribution client located in Buffalo Grove, IL. This company specializes in electric supply automation and distribution, and they are looking to hire a Credit and Collections Analyst on a direct hire basis. This is a hybrid position, after the initial training period which is fully onsite. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately.
Credit Collections Analyst Responsibilities:
Analyzing and interpreting credit data
Determining credit capacity
Identifying potential credit risks
Solving problems relating to credit or financial issues
Review credit applications and delinquent accounts, research and maintain credit information and assess credit risks
Work closely with the sales staff to request assistance in the collection effort
Determine customer credit capacity, managing the compilation of credit information, analyzing and interoperating available information
Performs account reconciliations
Timely collection of past due invoices, resolving customer disputes while developing strong customer relationships
Maintains historical records by preparing and storing documents
Processing of credit applications, including follow-up with credit references.
Resolves collections by examining customers payment plans, payment history, credit line: coordinating contact with collections department.
Credit Collections Analyst Qualifications:
2+ years of commercial credit and collections experience
Basic Excel skills
Detail-oriented and customer service focused
Distribution or construction experience is preferred
35051 | Interim Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
Libertyville, Illinois
Contract
Added - 11/30/23
Accounting/Finance
A manufacturing client of ours in the north suburbs of Chicago (near Libertyville) is seeking a contract Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (3 days in office / 2 days from home).
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, 6 years of relevant experience, and JD Edwards ERP experience required.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain the organization's general ledger, tracking assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues
Manages daily activities in all of the organization's accounting functions, which may include cost and general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close and financial reporting (including general ledger management, journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations)
Prepare and analyze accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Present financial performance and reports to the senior management team and internal stakeholders
Reconcile and adjust bank accounts to manage cash flow
Reconcile physical inventory
Finalize year end results including understanding where costs are, help identify trends and variances, and create financial metrics
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts in coordination with department heads and management
Assist internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing or the organization's financial records and statements
Supervise AR and AP
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting of Finance required
JD Edwards ERP system experience required
6 years of relevant experience required
Manufacturing / plant experience preferred
CPA preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work well with all levels of employees
If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
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35066 | Cash Application Specialist
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Contract To Hire
Added - 11/30/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Cash Application Specialist for a client of ours located in Bolingbrook, IL. This opportunity will be with one of our valued clients - a dynamic, high-growth retail organization, boasting over $2.5 billion in revenue. The Cash Application Specialist will be brought in on a Contract to hire basis. This position will give you the chance for immense growth potential in your career, and your work will directly contribute to the success of a company poised for significant market impact. Our client is looking for someone that thrives in a culture that values forward-thinking, adaptability, and collaborative success. The ideal candidate will be able to interview and start immediately!
Responsibilities:
Record all cash applications globally within the ERP system daily
Report customer payments to AR daily for receivable application
Perform bank reconciliations
Act as a backup to global cash forecasting
Upload daily interface files from main ERP system to accounting system globally
Properly reconcile rebates, returns, freight claim credits to the GL monthly
Meet monthly, quarterly, and yearly deadlines for all vendor incentive credit collection
Requirements
Previous experience using Acumatica preferred, not required
Must have previous Cash Application experience
Ability to create and manipulate Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel preferred
Must have a strong attention to detail
35059 | Finance Manager - Operations
Northbrook , Illinois
Direct Hire
Added - 11/29/23
Accounting/Finance
Financial Manager - Operations | Hybrid w/ Travel | Greater Chicago
Position:
The Financial Manager - Operations will collaborate with the Operations and Procurement teams, reporting to the Director of Operations Finance. This role aims to provide financial analytics and recommendations, ensuring informed and sound financial decisions within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement teams to achieve cost savings, working capital, and risk management goals.
Develop and implement financial planning and analysis processes supporting Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, and Procurement, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Drive cost optimization initiatives by analyzing production costs, developing annual operating plans, reviewing inflation/deflation costs, establishing internal controls, and integrating margin management.
Analyze freight and transportation expenses, developing strategies to minimize freight cost per unit for optimization.
Create financial models and reporting to enhance the interpretation of financial statements; provide insights and recommendations for decision-making.
Prepare Supply Chain and Manufacturing financial inputs for monthly business review packages, ensuring management has key results, analysis, input, and information for control and accountability.
Establish a strong understanding of material purchasing patterns, market trends, and manufacturing costs to drive better financial results.
Work with procurement buyers to build material forecasts and provide relevant analysis to Finance and Operations Leadership.
Analyze material price variances, reporting on plan, forecast, and prior-year comparisons; discuss action plans with Finance and Operations Leadership.
Oversee inventory valuation and control processes, implementing strategies to minimize holding costs while ensuring adequate supply; establish standard policies for inventory tracking and management.
Manage cost savings processes and reporting, conducting monthly reviews to identify plan gaps and action plans with Finance and Operations Leadership.
Prepare monthly and quarterly operations reviews, including cost-saving opportunities, projected material variances, and inventory positions.
Support and evaluate accounting guidance, internal controls, financial plans, and policies for Procurement.
Assist the Director of Operations Finance with ad-hoc projects as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of financial analysis experience; preference for experience supporting supply chain or operations teams.
CPA/MBA preferred.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to build relationships with internal customers and peers.
Proven track record of driving process improvement, cost optimization, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with budgets and forecasts, understanding key drivers in various areas.
Ability to use analytics, benchmarking, and insights to generate meaningful strategies and solutions.
Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and risk management related to manufacturing, inventory, expenses, and freight.
Experience improving and maintaining internal controls.
Ability to make recommendations for efficiencies with systems and tools.
Experience working across multiple departments to complete projects or resolve organizational challenges.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
SAP experience is preferred.
Willingness to travel within the region.
35055 | Sales Tax Analyst
Westchester, Illinois
Contract
Added - 11/28/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Sales Tax Analyst with our client located in Westchester, IL. Our client is a large corporation in the professional service industry who specializes in assisting it’s clients make quality automotive investments. They currently are looking for an experienced Sales Tax Analyst to join their organization on an open ended contract basis to assist with a special project. The duration of this role will last a minimum of 5 months with potential to go longer. This Sales Tax Analyst position is an immediate need, so the ideal candidate would be able to interview and start ASAP.
Sales Tax Analyst Responsibilities:
Review leases, property taxes/real estate tax payments
Process a high volume of sales tax returns
Assist with month end account reconciliations
Assist with other various projects within the accounting department
Work closely with team to address issues such as price discrepancies for services rendered
Sales Tax Analyst Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Prior experience with sales tax or indirect tax
Excel proficiency (v-look ups and pivot tables)
If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please apply!
35054 | Staff Accountant
Evanston, Illinois
Contract To Hire
Added - 11/28/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a strong and sharp Staff Accountant near Evanston, IL. Our client is an interior design company and they are in need of a great self starter and organized Staff Accountant to join their team immediately. Our client has had some internal movement in the Accounting department and are needing some extra assistance getting caught up for month end close. This Staff Accountant will be hired on a temporary to hire basis and will be working along side with the Treasury Manager. This client is looking for someone that can interview and start as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Post journal entries
Perform account reconciliations in the General Ledger
Input customer data into internal accounting system
Pay out customer/vendor bills
Answer incoming inquiries and phone calls from customers/vendors
Maneuver in Excel and update accounts as needed
Assist in any backlog/special projects as needed
Qualifications:
3+ years of related experience
Team player, flexible, excellent communication skills, detail oriented, reliable
Intermediate Excel skills, the stronger, the better!
Degree is a plus
35022 | Tax Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Direct Hire
Added - 11/28/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Search is currently on the lookout for a Tax Associate to join a holding company overseeing a small family office comprising approximately 10 employees. This dynamic role involves managing various business units and entities, predominantly trusts, funds, financial, and investment companies.
Flexible in-office arrangements post-training
Job Description:
As a Tax Associate, your responsibilities will encompass general accounting and tax preparation, focusing on Federal and Illinois state requirements, with an emphasis on partnerships, trusts, and individual entities. Your role will extend to aiding in planning activities and other general accounting functions. Key duties include:
Preparation of federal and state filings for partnerships, trusts, and high net worth individuals.
Calculation and preparation of federal estimated tax payments.
Collaboration within a small team environment, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities.
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA qualification or progress toward CPA certification is highly advantageous.
A robust understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational proficiency.
If you're looking to contribute to a dynamic team and possess the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply.
34920 | Balance Sheet Reconciliation Consultant
Lake Forest, Illinois
Contract
Added - 11/27/23
Accounting/Finance
A manufacturing client of ours in Lake Forest, IL is seeking Balance Sheet Reconciliation Consultant to join their team (Hybrid role: 2 days in office).
Must be able to go into the office 2 days minimum per week in Lake Forest.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Balance Sheet reconciliations / clean up / analytics
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
Manufacturing industry experience preferred
Microsoft Excel proficiency required
Sage Intacct ERP experience or equivalent - preferred
Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
Challenge status quo
If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
35045 | Accounting Manager
Glendale Heights, Illinois
Direct Hire
Added - 11/22/23
Accounting/Finance
Role – Accounting Manager
*Hybrid after training, 3 days*
Job Summary
Our client is looking for a dynamic, hands-on Accounting Manager to support the CFO in the continued success of our Accounting and Financial Reporting team. This position will be hands-on and require creating, maintaining, and improving the systems and processes the accounting team uses. The Accounting Manager ensures company policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are followed.
Performance Responsibilities
Manage the monthly closing schedule to ensure on-time presentation of financial statements.
Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries as part of the monthly closing team.
Prepare monthly financial statement KPIs and assist CFO in analyzing monthly financial statements.
Process complex payroll on-time with accuracy and efficiency through cross-departmental collaboration.
Prepare Prevailing Wage reports, as necessary.
OCIP reporting as needed.
Prepare the Borrowing Base Certificate and banking Covenant Compliance schedules.
Coordinate and prepare all submittals for the annual Workers Compensation Audit.
Assist the CFO and coordinate with department leaders to create the annual budget.
Manage the monthly inventory process and reconciliation of book-to-physical differences.
Work with the CFO to support all accounting staff.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision making.
Desired Qualifications
Payroll for construction
Thorough understanding of accounting and financial processes (closing, budgeting, reporting, etc.)
Strong understanding of excel and other office suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with great prioritization time management
Ability to effectively multitask.
Excellent leadership skills and thrives in a team environment.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience as Accounting Manager or similar accounting management position.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting: CPA preferred but not required.
Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience in the construction industry is a plus.
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35046 | Senior Auditor
Lake Forest, Illinois
Direct Hire
Added - 11/22/23
Audit
Role – Senior Auditor
*Hybrid – auditors primarily work from home with onsite attendance required for team events, specials projects, new hires, training, etc. so local candidates only. Travel is approximately 25% overall (non-negotiable), with busy season being April-Oct. During that time, expected travel is 2x month for audits at company locations.
JOB SUMMARY –
The Senior Auditor will assist the team in the execution of the annual plan and various Internal Audit Department initiatives. The Senior Auditor leads and participates in the planning, execution of various financial, SOX and integrated audits to identify control enhancements and process improvement opportunities. The Senior Auditor leads the team of internal auditors and co-sourced resources on assigned audits and projects and provides guidance and feedback as needed. Collaborates with external auditors to agree on the audit approach and assist with the control testing execution to reduce duplication of efforts.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Participates in or coordinates process and project level risk assessments to identify significant risks and the related controls
• Serves as project lead or team member on financial, operational, compliance, and integrated audits at the corporate offices, paper mills and box plants
• Reviews process documentation and performs walkthroughs and tests of controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404
• Assists or leads the development of test steps designed to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of identified controls
• Creates well organized and complete audit evidence and documentation (including flow charts and narratives) in a manner consistent with Internal Audit methodology
• Documents testing in automated workpapers
• Prepares, reviews, and discusses written audit reports to all levels of management (including executives) and recommends corrective actions in conjunction with audit lead
• Completes assigned audits/audit tasks using department tools pursuant to department guidelines and within established milestones, with high-quality results. Discusses findings and solutions with management and audit management
• Participates in department meetings by providing project updates and conducts training on selected topics
• Builds and maintains strong relationships by demonstrating knowledge of business environment, and provides process improvement recommendations
• Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in all stakeholder interactions
• Provides supervision, guidance and training for staff auditors and co-sourcing partners
• Performs other duties as assigned
• This position may require travel to various locations within the United States, 20-25% annually
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related area of specialization preferred
3-5 years of experience in internal auditing and/or public accounting or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CPA, CIA, CFE license/certification
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34949 | Accounts Payable Specialist
Itasca, Illinois
Contract To Hire
Added - 11/20/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an Accounts Payable Specialist with our client located in Itasca, IL. Our client is an industry leading logistics organization, and they are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis. The company recently had some internal promotions occur, and they are now looking to add an additional Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and would ideally be able to interview ASAP and then start shortly after.
Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:
Processing nontrade AP invoices
Will assist in journal entries
Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies
Will need to code invoices to appropriate chart of accounts
Process expense reports
Perform weekly check runs
Qualifications:
1+ years’ experience in full cycle AP processing
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting highly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
If you or anybody you know are qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!
35040 | Accounting Specialist
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Contract To Hire
Added - 11/20/23
Accounting/Finance
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for an Accounting Specialist for one of our clients in the marketing industry, located in Burr Ridge, IL. The accounting team is experiencing tremendous growth and is looking to add an excellent individual to the team. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for handling billing and AP invoices and assisting for month end close. The Accounting Specialist will be brought on a contract to hire basis and would be required to be onsite everyday. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process.
Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:
Prepare and process billing invoices
Answer any incoming inquiries from customers via email and phone
Research any billing issues and discrepancies on accounts
Process AP invoices in 2-way match
Assist for month end close with Accounting Manager
Prepare and process company sales orders for accurate billing
Review and approve sales journals
Maintain records by compiling, organizing, and filing billing documents
Handle cash disbursements
Undertake additional duties as necessary and assigned by management
Accounting Specialist Qualifications:
4+ years of related experience, versatile in accounting
Good communication skills, be able to work well with others, and someone that takes direction well
Intermediate Excel, knowledge of Pivot Tables and VLookups are a plus
Must be comfortable in a manual setting
Degree is nice to have
DemandBridge system experience is a plus
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35005 | Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Chicago, Illinois
Contract
Added - 11/16/23
Technology
Brilliant Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test for a major hotel brand.
PURPOSE:
The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will ensure that the developed software meets requirements. He or she will be responsible for performing QA/UAT, developing test plans and test scripts, and supporting test efforts, and coaching other SDETs on the team.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with product, design, and development team members to understand business requirements and to communicate problem impacts/risks
• Create and execute test plans and scripts that accurately and reliably assess application quality.
• Analyze test results to discover and report defects, following best practices as defined by the team.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and framework libraries to verify the functionality and reliability of our software (Java, Groovy, Kotlin)
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best practices are followed at all times. Automation code should be easy to extend and support
• Be knowledgeable in the features for which the team is responsible; in collaboration with peers, develop quality assurance measures and testing standards.
• Communicate test progress, test results, and quality of application changes
• Set standards in and coach other QAs in test environment and data setup and management
• Apply a thorough understanding of relevant technology to deliver robust test suites. (web technologies, REST APIs, web services, physical devices, Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML)
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins, Azure, etc.)
• Use creativity and initiative to improve product test reliability, coverage, and accuracy.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and/or major application product release
• Experience working collaboratively with peers and coaching more junior team members
• Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage.
• Proficiency in documenting defects with high level of detail and accuracy, following standards as defined by the team.
• Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git and Subversion
• Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS and HTML
• Proficiency in testing APIs/services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI, Postman or equivalent tools
• Proficiency in cross browser, cross platform web and mobile testing with SauceLabs or equivalent tools
• Deep expertise in Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium/Appium
• Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools)
• Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software
• Proficiency in the preparation/maintenance of test data and test scripts.
• Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.
• Direct hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Thorough understanding of Agile/Scrum development process.
• Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests
EDUCATION:
BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
35036 | AR Collections / Jr Accountant (Onsite)
Pembroke Park, Florida
Contract To Hire
Added - 11/16/23
Accounting/Finance
Summary / Overview:
Experience preferably in large volume environment with large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle etc..., intermediate excel skills highly desirable. This is not phone collectors, this individual will have to analyze accounts transactions, interact with customers via emails and progressive collection, contact centralized Treasury division to locate payments and have them reapplied if incorrect, interact with Billing department if invoices are not correct and credits are needed. Payment methods handled are Credit Cards, ACH, Wire and check. Each collector is assigned a few large portfolio of accounts to own.
Responsibilities:
• Monitors credits and debits for accounts
• Follows posts of payments for customers, sends payments to accounts, verifies payment or deposits, monitors unpaid invoices and contacts customers who are late on payment
• Balances daily and month end account receivable to general ledger balances
• Conducts credit checks, as necessary
• Investigates outstanding invoices, negotiates payment terms, and processes liens for collections, when necessary
• Enters data into accounts receivable general ledger accounts
• Reviews new customer terms with new accounts
• Assists financial department with various administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• 1-3 years’ experience in collections or general accounting, or equivalent education.
• 1 year administrative or traditional office experience
• Ability to analyze information and resolve issues
• Possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, data entry skills, and math skills
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Bachelor s degree preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and QuickBooks
3 MUST HAVES
1. Ability to learn new software quickly
2. Computer proficiency
3. Comfortable in a very fast pace work environment
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