Senior Operations Accountant

3 days ago


Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Brilliant Staffing Full time
Senior Operations Accountant

Brilliant Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Accountant to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for the preparation and review of month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare reports on costs, inventory, net realizable value, and other ad-hoc financial reports.
  • Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the month-end close process, including exploring automation opportunities and leveraging system tools.
  • Collaborate with controllers and business unit finance leaders to manage the monthly close process, analyzing cost trends to forecast monthly results.
  • Provide accurate and timely information in response to internal and external audit requests.
  • Participate in or lead cross-functional teams for small to medium-sized special projects.
  • Apply professional judgment to recommend updates to account structures, ledger systems, and reporting protocols, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Make informed day-to-day decisions regarding the accounting treatment of financial transactions and offer solutions to complex issues.
  • Design, evaluate, and refine advanced accounting processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Potentially mentor and train junior accountants, fostering their professional development.
  • Ensure specialized accounting treatment and reporting for various internal operations or divisions.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 5+ years of professional accounting experience, including journal entry preparation.
  • Proficiency in large automated financial systems.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Self-motivated, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities and stakeholders.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Sound judgment in assessing risk and making strategic recommendations.
  • Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Flexibility to accommodate key business deadlines.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and high performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or other advanced degree.
  • CPA certification.
  • Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures in the CPG industry.


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