Senior Accountant

3 weeks ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Michael Page Full time

Accountant Job Description

Michael Page is partnering with a global manufacturing company to find an experienced Accountant to join their team.

About the Company

This global powerhouse has a diverse range of products and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

  • Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close procedures
  • Proficiency in making journal entries and creating account reconciliations
  • Responsible for project accounting and tracking for service-related projects
  • Conduct project analysis and profitability assessments
  • Handle service billing to clients, including time, travel, and material costs
  • Oversee prepaid asset management and associated journal entries
  • Perform a comprehensive review of the balance sheet on a monthly basis
  • Prepare and file Sales and Use tax returns
  • Track financial variances for business unit P&L against forecasts and budgets
  • Develop and report operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA would be highly advantageous
  • 1-2+ years of experience in accounting required
  • Manufacturing/Construction industry experience is required
  • Project Accounting experience a plus
  • Cost Accounting or Inventory Accounting experience a plus
  • Ability to communicate with employees globally, clearly, and precisely
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaboration, and presentation skills
  • SAP and/or Concur experience a plus
  • Strong Microsoft Excel Skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary + annual bonus incentive
  • Top tier benefits + 12 company holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
  • Highly visible role reporting into the Controller
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Built-in career progression within the across the companies 10 business segments
  • Join a growing, global organization looking to double in size in the next 3-5 years
  • Remote working opportunity (1 day's work from home)

Equal Opportunities Employer

Michael Page is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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