Michael Page International Inc Looking for Senior Staff Accountant – F200 Manufacturer – Des Plaines, IL at Des Plaines, Illinois Full Time

• Fortune 200 global, multi-billion dollar manufacturing experience
• Massive career progression internally or within the many operating companies

About Our Client

I’m partnered with a Fortune 200 global multi-billion dollar manufacturing company. One of their business units is a leading provider in their niche located in a northern suburb, and are actively searching to identify a new Senior Staff Accountant to join their growing team.

Job Description

• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and reporting requirements
• Collect & analyze data to determine the cost of business activities
• Work with operations, sales, and marketing teams to proactively improve KPIs
• Responsible for key cost accounting duties such as slow and obsolete inventory analysis and the standard cost update
• Provide financial support to the operations team, including cost trends, cost improvement opportunities, and profitability analysis of products, suppliers, programs and special projects
• Partner with operations in managing the capital expenditure plan and overall responsibility for fixed asset accounting
• Ensure that accurate financial records and strong internal controls are in place and being followed
• Assist in preparation of annual operation plan, long range strategic plans, monthly outlooks, quarterly reviews and other special analysis

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, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in accounting
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
• Cost accounting and fixed asset experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Strong business communication and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Strong benefits (401k match, pension plan, etc)
• Hybrid working schedule currently
• Fortune 200, leading manufacturer
• Global experience
• Amazing collaborative team culture, fun people to work with
• Ample career progression internally or within another business unit
• Mentorship from the Accounting Manager and Controller

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