Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Senior Accountant with our client located in Des Plaines, IL. Our client is a well-established organization who specializes in creating various merchandising and signage displays. They currently are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their organization on a contract to hire basis. This Senior Accountant would be responsible for general ledger management, along with payroll responsibilities. The Senior Accountant would be reporting directly to the Controller and would ideally be able to interview and start shortly after.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Monitor and analyze production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate product costing.
- Oversee inventory accounting, including cycle counts, adjustments, and valuation.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights and recommendations
- Coordinate with Controller and provide necessary documentation and explanations during audits.
- Assist in the monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
- Assist Controller and IT to enhance financial systems and processes
- Using Ceridian software for processing payroll, including calculating wages, managing deductions, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations
Senior Accountant Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting preferred
- 3+ years of related experience
- Advanced Excel, need knowledge of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP’s
- System savvy, can pick up new systems quickly
If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please apply!
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