Job Description
Job Description
Prepare and record financial transactions to support accurate reporting and period-end close activities. Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances or variances. Reconcile cash, balance sheet, and other key accounts while identifying and resolving discrepancies. Assist with indirect tax reporting and related compliance requirements. Monitor revenue-related transactions and investigate items requiring financial review. Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles. Partner with business leaders to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Support external auditors and provide documentation required during audit engagements. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned. Provide accounting support across multiple finance functions when needed.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment. Understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation. Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities and comfort working with large datasets. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Professional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments is preferred.
What's on Offer
Base Salary & Bonus Eligible. Full suite of benefits; 401k with match. Collaborative culture, growth opportunity, and stable, family-owned organization.
Job Summary
Sector: Accounting. Sub Sector: Accountant/Bookkeeper. Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing. Where: Lombard. Contract Type: Permanent.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $75,000–$85,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Balance Sheetunmatched
- Bookkeepingunmatched
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Data Setsunmatched
- Distribution Servicesunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- External Auditunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Analysisunmatched
- Financial Operationsunmatched
- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Financial Transactionsunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Tax Reportingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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