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Accountant

CFS, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

Duration: Full Time


Accountant

Smaller, well-established industrial company, privately owned, has a new permanent opportunity for an Accountant. Position reports to the Controller with lots of opportunity to learn, take on more, grow. The Accountant will support senior leadership on a broad range of accounting and finance work including monthly financial/management reporting, ME close, inventory analysis, and reviewing complex billing. 40-hour work week, flexible family culture, flexible hours with healthcare, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and additional benefits.

Approximate Salary: 65,000-85,000 per year + Bonus - Depending on experience


Responsibilities of the Accountant:


  • Assist with the close process, prepare reconciliations and closing entries

  • Assist with preparation of monthly financial/managerial statements

  • Perform variance analyses, ad hoc analysis

  • Assist in overseeing, developing, and ensuring compliance for accounting procedures and internal controls

  • Providing support, completing special projects and providing ad-hoc reports to management

  • Assist in and being a key resource for the physical inventories, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

  • Assist with standard costing and customer pricing calculations

  • Review/provide support to AR/AP/billing




Experience for the Accountant:


  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business or related

  • General accounting experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, products or related preferred

  • Positive attitude and eager to learn, grow and take on more

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel

  • ERP systems experience/interest in technology

  • Comfortable working in a plant/factory environment





About the Company/Accountant opportunity:


  • Family type, 40-hour week

  • Opportunity to learn, take on more

  • Will gain a lot of broad exposure to accounting/finance, will wear many hats

  • Individual will have the opportunity to really make an impact on/in the business and be well recognized.

  • Work closely with senior leadership

  • Healthcare, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD





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