Michael Page International Inc Looking for Accountant – Global Billion Dollar CPG Company – Park Ridge at Park Ridge, Illinois Full Time

• Industry Leading Organization, Highly Visible Opportunity
• Hybrid Working Schedule (2-3 days remote)

About Our Client

My client is an industry leader within the CPG/Packaging space. They are a multi-billion dollar, global organization that is currently experiencing a rapid growth. They are a highly recognizable brand name within the Chicagoland Area, and offer their employees a highly flexible working environment, very competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in Accounting & Finance.

Job Description

• Handle day-to-day responsibilities including vendor payments and reconciliations, sales tax payments, reconciliations, Fixed Assets, Leases, and more.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with the month-end closing process, including preparing month-end journal entries in accordance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Complete and review monthly account reconciliations, including variance analysis.
• Assist the Controller with FP&A with long-range planning and annual budgeting process.
• Ensure integrity of financial data, maintain confidentiality, exhibit ethics and integrity.
• Impact the overall organization in the most positive way possible, fostering leadership, collaboration, and a culture that is admired by the company and the industry.
• Ad-hoc analysis as needed from the Controller or CFO.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Fixed Asset/Lease Experience preferred
• CPA is a MAJOR plus
• Ability to think outside the box and improve existing processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel)
• Experience with NetSuite (preferred) or other accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage Intacct
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with your experience
• 401K with company match program
• 3+ weeks PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Hybrid working environment
• Growing, stable company
• High Visibility to Senior Leadership