Senior Accountant

5 Star Recruitment; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled accountant to analyze production costs and improve financial efficiencies. Candidates should have over 7 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on cost accounting in a manufacturing setting. A Bachelors in Accounting or Finance and CPA certification are required. This position is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents and offers the chance to work on various financial projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience is required.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Candidates should have solid knowledge of general accounting and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on global production costs.
• Monitor and review manufacturing efficiencies and communicate findings.
• Assist in the monthly financial close process.

Skills

Cost Accounting experience

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analysis and reporting of global production costs.
• Analysis of foreign subsidiary financial results.
• Monitor and review manufacturing efficiencies and cost drivers and communicate information to managers.
• Assist in the monthly close process.
• Assist with misc foreign tax/audit/legal issues as arise.
• Various ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• CPA
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel and database skills.
• Problem solver, who is well organized, takes initiative, and thrives on multi-tasking.
• Solid general accounting and financial statement skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status