Michael Page International Inc Looking for Staff Accountant – Manufacturing – West Chicago at West Chicago, Illinois Full Time

• Excellent Benefits & Competitive Compensation
• High Visibility Role with Wide Exposure Cross-Functionally

About Our Client

My client is a multi-billion dollar, global, manufacturing organization that is currently experiencing a rapid growth. My client is very well-known in their specific space and prides itself on their internal culture. They also offer a VERY strong benefits package and competitive compensation to their employees.

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
• 2+ 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
• 3+ weeks PTO
• Growing, stable company
• High Visibility to Senior Leadership