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Staff Accountant

Michael Page
  • Westmont, IL
  • $70,000–$85,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Support the Accounting Manager on day to day accounting functions.
  • Support the month end process.
  • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
  • Review AR and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Review the balance sheet and P&L to ensure accounts are accurate and properly classified.
  • Monitor cash flow and treasury needs to ensure sufficient cash is available.
  • Perform account reconciliations and assist with journal entries.
  • Handle ad hoc accounting projects and analysis as needed.
  • Provide general support across the accounting function.



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.

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.

Stable, fast-growing organization with long-term upsideHands-on role with broad exposure across accounting and finance functions

A successful 'Staff Accountant' should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or other accounting credentials are a plus
  • Prior experience within a manufacturing environment is required
  • Self-motivated and career-driven individual with a strong desire to learn and grow
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach to work

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, with a dotted line to the Controller, this role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration with C-suite executives. The Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business unit, including month-end close activities, accounts receivable and accounts payable, cash flow monitoring, treasury-related functions, and financial reporting.

  • Salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 USD + discretionary bonus
  • PTO.
  • Full Health Insurance
  • Hybrid Model



Interested? Apply today.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWestmont, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$70,000–$85,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

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.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
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  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched

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