Description

We're looking for practical Accounting Manager candidates with a knack for establishing and regulating an organization's accounting and finance procedures. This is a position where employees feel appreciated in their day-to-day work and are rewarded for their efforts. A burgeoning, innovative company is on the hunt for an Accounting Manager to take charge of daily operations, such as preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger system, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable, and related duties. This Accounting Manager position is a terrific opportunity for permanent employment that is located in the Waukegan, Illinois area. Apply today with Robert Half!

Key responsibilities

• Assemble various technical accounting policies, procedures, and analyses

• Ensure close deadlines are met by encouraging and managing the accounting team performance during the closing process

• Possessing a thorough knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is valuable

• Play a key role in system and process design, data migration, testing, training, and go-forward system administration of NetSuite Financials

• Periodically review and inspect the balance sheets and income statement accounts of Senior Accountants

• Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements, which includes data analysis, document preparation, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes

• Collaborate with FP& A and accounting management to deliver relevant and timely reporting of financial data analytics, including monthly flash report, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook

  Requirements - Customer service oriented communication skills that allow for pleasant and beneficial interactions with all customers

• Reliable technology and analytical abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent degree and/or experience

• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is valuable

• Microsoft Excel experience preferred

• Deep understanding of enterprise resource planning

• Cost accounting experience

• Manufacturing experience desired

• Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred

• 5+ years of recent relevant financial experience

• Creative problem solver who anticipates risks and opportunities and maintains a vision for continuous improvement

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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