36372 | Staff Accountant

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged on the search for a Staff Accountant to join our client in the manufacturing industry on a direct hire hire basis. Located in Wheeling, IL the Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and work alongside a team of 6 individuals. The company is a large, and well-established. The main responsibilities for this Staff Accountant will focus on reconciling various accounts, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with month end close. The ideal Staff Accountant will be able to begin immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly reconciliation of specific general ledger accounts
• Bank reconciliation
• Sales tax reporting
• Assist with general ledger entries
• Support accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness and process specific invoices
• Reconcile corporate credit card
• Ensures accurate reporting of year-end 1099's
• Assist with month-end/year/end closing
• Assist/Complete special accounting projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• ADVANCED MS Excel skills
• 2+ years of related experience is required
• Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment