Staff Accountant

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits enrollment

Job summary

LaSalle Network seeks a Staff Accountant for a 6+ month contract in a hybrid Downtown Chicago setting. The role focuses on month-end close, project accounting in Oracle, and balance sheet reconciliations. Strong GAAP knowledge and analytical skills are essential, with prior Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, annual closings, and ensuring compliance with company policies while handling multiple priorities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance preferred, or relevant coursework with 2 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Integrity and strong ethics; ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close for manufacturing and warehouse locations.
• Maintain Oracle Project Accounting activities including creation, review, reconciliation and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Record month-end journal entries and general ledger analysis in compliance with standards.
• Investigate variances and review plant cost results across periods.
• Support physical inventory reconciliations and respond to internal information requests.
• Suggest process improvements and participate in accounting process changes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in accounting practices.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

US GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance

2 years accounting experience (equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Salary: USD30 - USD35 per hour

Position: Staff Accountant

Duration: 6+ month contract

Job Location: Hybrid Downtown

Pay: $30-$35/hr W2

LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/

Responsibilities:

Perform all monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks required to close the books for all manufacturing and warehouse locations.

Maintain Oracle Project Accounting activity including project creation, transaction review and correction, reconciliation, and reporting.

Prepare and analyze account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.

Prepare month-end journal entries and complete general ledger account analysis. Ensure that all transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

Demonstrate professional skepticism while preparing journal entries and analyzing transactions.

Analytically review monthly plant cost results against previous periods and investigate abnormal cost activity and operating results.

Participate in performing all physical inventory reconciliations, including investigation and analysis of variances.

Respond timely to requests for information and reports from internal customers and company management in various departments.

Participate in the development and implementation of accounting process change by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance preferred, or relevant accounting course work with 2 years equivalent experience.

Strong knowledge and ability to learn and apply technical accounting concepts in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Unquestioned integrity, moral character, ethics and values.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong Microsoft Office computer skills (VBA is a plus).

Experience with Oracle preferred.