Senior Staff Accountant | Food and Beverage | Lincolnwood, IL

My client is a Fortune 500 manufacturer looking to grow their Accounting and Finance team with the addition of a Senior Accountant! My client is one of the worlds leading manufacturers within their niche and is looking for someone who is ambitious with a desire to build a career with a global, industry leading organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry leading, Fortune 500 organization and build a long-term career!

Client Details

My client is a F500 industry leader in the manufacturing space located in Northwest Indiana. With over $70 Billion in revenue, my client is the leading manufacturer within their sector in 3 continents! Not only is my client an industry leader, they are positioned to stay that way with more than 50 products launched in the last year and over 150 Research and Development programs currently underway for more innovation!

They are a global, $70 Billion dollar manufacturer looking to add a Senior Accountant to join them on that mission! If you are looking to join an organization with global reach, providing you ample opportunity for growth, and constantly innovating, this is the organization for you!

Description

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for financial improvement.
• Process and record intercompany transactions, including sales, purchases, loans, and transfers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with various departments and entities to verify and reconcile intercompany balances and discrepancies.
• Partner with relevant departments to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance, identify discrepancies, and propose corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and improve accuracy.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience with finance, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Intercompany accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance concepts
• Team player! Must work well both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Effective communication skills! Both written and verbal
• Impeccable attention to detail

Job Offer

• 401K match, health/medical/dental insurance, generous PTO package, and more!
• Ample career progression within a global organization
• Amazing mentorship and development
• Opportunity to grow into a management position and lead a team

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