Accountant - $12B Food Manufacturer - Chicago, IL

I'm partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar food manufacturer in Downtown Chicago. There are 20 manufacturing sites across NA and 15 innovation labs that are constantly developing new products within the food commodities space. This client's customer base is in well-known stores such as Costco, Walmart, Aldi, etc. and they partner with large CPG companies such as Pepsi, Mars, Kraft, etc. They are now seeking to bring on an Accountant to their growing team.

Reporting directly into the Finance Manager/Plant Controller with tons of communication and support from the VP of Finance, the Accountant will assist with the month-end close processes and gain tons of exposure to other areas of the Accounting & Finance function. They are wanting to offer tons of mentorship and training to this individual as you will have a fast career progression to move up within their organization.

Client Details

I'm partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar food manufacturer in Downtown Chicago. There are 20 manufacturing sites across NA and 15 innovation labs that are constantly developing new products within the food commodities space. This client's customer base is in well-known stores such as Costco, Walmart, Aldi, etc. and they partner with large CPG companies such as Pepsi, Mars, Kraft, etc. They are now seeking to bring on an Accountant to their growing team.

Reporting directly into the Finance Manager/Plant Controller with tons of communication and support from the VP of Finance, the Accountant will assist with the month-end close processes and gain tons of exposure to other areas of the Accounting & Finance function. They are wanting to offer tons of mentorship and training to this individual as you will have a fast career progression to move up within their organization.

Description

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Assist with both internal and external audit activities and information requests.
• Contribute to meeting corporate financial reporting obligations.
• Perform mark-to-market valuation and accounting procedures.
• Manage and monitor accounts receivable processes.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field
• 2+years of accounting experience required
• Manufacturing or CPG industry experience required
• CPA or CMA nice to have
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, BI, Excel4Apps, and other integrated reporting solutions
• Excellent teamwork and relationship building
• Ability to work with a diverse team across various geographies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, strong sense of urgency, and ownership

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• 5% bonus potential
• Strong benefits
• Great company culture and positive work environment
• Ample room to progress your career
• Highly visible role, partnering with the VP of Finance and Senior Leaders

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

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