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Our client, a respected provider of metal plating solutions since 1903, is seeking a temporary full-time Accounting Assistant to join its Finance Department. Prepare Reports: Generate financial statements and reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets, for management review.

Temp-to-Hire, Full-Time Accounting Assistant, Chicago, ILOur client, a respected provider of metal plating solutions since 1903, is seeking a temporary full-time Accounting Assistant to join its Finance Department. The Accounting Assistant will report directly to the Controller and support daily financial operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.  This job is from 8am to 4:30pm with a half hour unpaid lunch and is located on the near west side of Chicago. Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain Financial Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including accounts payable and receivable, invoices, and receipts.</li><li>Process Transactions: Handle daily transactions, including cash handling, recording checks, and processing payments.</li><li>Prepare Reports: Generate financial statements and reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets, for management review.</li><li>Reconcile Accounts: Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records to maintain accurate accounting data.</li><li>Assist Controller: Provide administrative and operational support to accountants, ensuring accuracy in reporting and database management.</li><li>Use Accounting Software: Operate programs like Sage accounting software or</li></ul>Visual Shop ERP software to process transactions and maintain financial records. Job Requirements<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; Assoc in accounting or finance preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in accounting or finance roles is preferred.</li><li>Strong accuracy in financial reporting and record-keeping.</li><li>Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and clients.</li></ul> If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified, and available, please send an updated resume and answers to the questions below to cjepsen@managedcarestaffers.com for immediate review and consideration. Pre-Screening Questions<ol><li>How many years of accounting or finance experience do you have?</li><li>Is a work location on the near west side of Chicago, IL 60607 suitable for you?</li><li>Do you understand this is a temp-to-hire full-time position?</li><li>Are you proficient with Sage accounting software?</li><li>Have you been exposed to ERP software such as Visual Shop?</li><li>What is your desired minimum hourly compensation?</li></ol>

Jepsen Investments, Inc.

Accounting Assistant

Accounting

Accounting Software

Accounting Standards and Regulations

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Administrative Skills

Balance Sheet

Billing

Communication Skills

Data Quality

Database Administration

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Establish Priorities

Finance

Financial Operations

Financial Reporting

Financial Statements

High School Diploma

Maintain Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Operational Support

Operations

Plating Processes

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Profit & Loss Statements

Reconciliation

Record Keeping

Regulatory Compliance

Sage Software

Transaction Processing/Management

Writing Skills

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Lead the Global Close, Cost & Balance Sheet Accounting, and Revenue Recognition/Gross to Net teams both in the US, dotted line oversight of the EU global close teams, and within the Pune GCC, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance. Decisive and experienced leader with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to develop and communicate a vision, lead change, and motivate associates to realize both their own and their team’s full potential while achieving the company’s overall objectives.

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Job SummaryThe VP of Accounting Operations & Close is a strategic leadership position that is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the global close and accounting processes. This leader will ensure the integrity and accuracy of our global accounting operations and close processes, compliance with regulatory standards, timely submission of results and balances for each close period and the sufficiency of our controls environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles including revenue recognition and cost accounting standards, strong process improvement mindset, and a proven track record in financial reporting within a fast-paced US publicly traded company environment. The role will report into the Chief Accounting Officer and requires a strategic thinker with strong problem solving and analytical mindset, robust communication skills at every level, and ability to operate and lead in a fast-paced environment. In this role, the VP of Accounting Operations & Close will need to develop and maintain strong partnerships across functions including FP&A, Commercial, Operations, Consolidations & Reporting, IT, and the GCC in Pune. They will lead a team of skilled professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Job DescriptionMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership & Management:<ul><li>Lead the Global Close, Cost & Balance Sheet Accounting, and Revenue Recognition/Gross to Net teams both in the US,  dotted line oversight of the EU global close teams, and within the Pune GCC, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance. </li><li>Develop and mentor team members, providing opportunities for growth and professional development. Ensure team structure aligns to business needs. Establish clear and achievable goals for the team and individual team members and hold each person accountable to these goals by providing thoughtful and regular feedback, identifying areas or opportunities and highlighting successes. </li><li>Collaborate on and lead key initiatives and process improvement opportunities cross-functionally both within the controllership and beyond to drive standardization and process enhancements across the organization.</li><li>Ensure team operates with effective internal controls globally.</li><li>Serve as a key contact for external auditors in facilitating completion of the Company’s quarterly reviews and annual audits.</li><li>Lead strategic, tactical and operational planning (24 + months) for the function, including direct budgetary responsibility for department and major projects or programs</li></ul>Global Close & Accounting:<ul><li>Responsible for global close process and strategy, including the establishment and alignment of a global close calendar and close best practices.  Work across global teams and cross-functionally to establish clear expectations and work to reduce time to close while enhancing quality and compliance.<ul><li>Pro-actively identify and lead efforts to simplify and automate close and accounting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors. </li><li>Oversee the accounting close process and controls across the balance sheet and P&L, including the gathering of relevant inputs from stakeholders, recording of financial transactions in the general ledger, reconciling of account balances in accordance with Medline standards, and ensuring records follow US GAAP standards.  This includes the accounting for all accruals and liabilities other than AP, long lived assets, inventory, other assets, revenue and contract balances, key reserves related to contracts with customers, equity accounts, etc.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet and income statement reviews to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Medline Standards, review aged items, identify potential errors, and to understand trends and variances by entity. </li><li>Oversee the Oracle submission process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the ledgers within the consolidation system as well as the supplementary information. </li><li>Oversee the accounting for all revenue transactions and reserves, including contract review and gross to net accounting processes and controls.</li></ul></li><li>Oversee the cost and balance sheet accounting areas, including inventory, PPE and leases.</li><li>Participate in and support the planning and forecasting activities led by the VP, Corporate FP&A.</li></ul>Compliance & Controls:<ul><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.</li><li>Work with GIC team to ensure compliance across accounting processes and financial records.  Pro-actively lead remediation efforts to address timely identified gaps in control design or execution.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes and controls to ensure sustainability and reduce risk of failure.</li><li>Identify and lead training opportunities and team meetings for the accounting and close team to ensure consistent awareness of understanding of accounting, controls and policy changes and expectations.</li></ul>MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.</li><li>CPA or equivalent certification is required; advanced degree (e.g., Master's in Accounting) is a plus.</li></ul>Work Experience:<ul><li>At least twelve (12) years of relevant general accounting experience with a minimum of five (5) years in a managerial role.</li><li>A blend of public accounting and industry experience with a public company.</li><li>Experience in accounting for International operations, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance expertise.</li><li>Broad understanding of accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC requirements, along with the experience communicating effectively at multiple levels of the organization on a global basis.</li></ul> Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:<ul><li>Decisive and experienced leader with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to develop and communicate a vision, lead change, and motivate associates to realize both their own and their team’s full potential while achieving the company’s overall objectives.</li><li>Requires a self-starter in a very dynamic environment with the ability to look for opportunities to continuously improve current processes and also provide leadership to a global team.</li><li>Strong process management and analytical skills.</li><li>Confident, engaging team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work across multiple functions to achieve goals.</li><li>Collaborative consensus builder who works well with others.</li><li>Analytical, detail oriented, highly organized and self-motivated.</li><li>Skill and ability to take ownership and independently handle such responsibilities in a reliable, timely and efficient manner.</li><li>Strong supervisory skills including the ability to delegate, and guide/coach as needed.</li><li>Solid planning, organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and assimilate new information quickly.</li></ul> PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: Work Experience & Skills:<ul><li>Experience in a similar role in a complex, global, US publicly traded company with $1B+ in revenues.</li><li>External audit experience, specifically auditing complex, global US publicly traded companies.</li><li>Experience with consolidation and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).</li></ul>Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.The anticipated salary range for this position:$234,000.00 - $351,000.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click <a href="https://digital.alight.com/medline" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page <a href="https://www.medline.com/about-us/belonging/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Medline Industries

VP Accounting Operations & Close

Accounting Close

Accounting Policies

Alliance/Partner Management

Analysis Skills

Auditing

Best Practices

Budgeting

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Contract Review

Cost Accounting

Cross-Functional

Detail Oriented

Diversity

External Audit

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Financial Transactions

Forecasting

GNU C Compiler

General Ledger Accounting

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Income Statements

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

International Operations

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Operations Planning

Operations Processes

Oracle

Organizational Skills

People Management

Performance Management

Problem Solving Skills

Process Development

Process Improvement

Process Management

Profit & Loss

Project/Program Management

Public Accounting

Revenue Accounting

Revenue Recognition

Risk Management

SEC Filings

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Strategic Planning

Sustainability

Tactical Operations

Team Lead/Manager

Team Player

Time Management

Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial reportsAccount Reconciliation & Resolution: Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions What We’re Looking For:Previous Payroll Experience: Proven experience as a Payroll Clerk, Payroll Specialist, or similar role. Position: Accounting & Payroll CoordinatorDepartment: Accounting DepartmentReports To: Accounting ManagerReady to ignite your career with a leading dealer of John Deere construction equipment?

Join Our Team at West Side Tractor Sales!Position: Accounting & Payroll CoordinatorDepartment: Accounting DepartmentReports To: Accounting ManagerReady to ignite your career with a leading dealer of John Deere construction equipment? At West Side Tractor Sales, we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where employees can thrive. Whether you’re looking for a career change or a chance to gain more experience in the field, we offer exciting opportunities to develop your skills and build a successful career. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer service.Why West Side Tractor Sales?Competitive Pay: Earn $20.00- $25.00+ per hour (depending on your experience). Compensation will be based on heavy equipment and dealership experience.Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to a full range of benefits that support your health, well-being, and future. (Link to benefits overview).Stay Ahead of the Curve: We're committed to your development, offering hands-on experience to stay current with the latest John Deere technology and industry trends.A Culture of Safety & Teamwork: At West Side, we prioritize safety and foster a collaborative team environment that works together to get the job done and ensure customer satisfaction.What You’ll Do:Accurate Payroll Processing: You’ll take charge of processing employee payroll on scheduled dates, ensuring timely and correct payments.Monitor Time Reporting: Proactively monitor our electronic time reporting system to prevent errors and work with managers to address any issues.Resolve Payroll Inquiries: Be the go-to person for employees, answering their payroll-related questions and resolving any concerns with professionalism and accuracy.Bonus & Commission Payouts: You’ll manage bonus and commission payouts, ensuring everything is handled promptly and correctly.Employee Benefits & Union Payments: Process invoices related to employee benefits and union employee fund payments.Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial reportsAccount Reconciliation & Resolution: Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions What We’re Looking For:Previous Payroll Experience: Proven experience as a Payroll Clerk, Payroll Specialist, or similar role. Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP or QuickBooks is highly preferred.Knowledge of Payroll Regulations: Understanding of wage laws, confidentiality policies, and employee notification requirements.Accounting Fundamentals Expertise: Understands accounting fundamentals such as debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and budgetsTech-Savvy: Comfort with standard desktop applications and payroll systems.Accuracy & Confidentiality: A high level of attention to detail, precision in processing data, and commitment to confidentiality.Great Communication Skills: Ability to address employee questions and resolve payroll and accounting concerns in a professional and approachable mannerReady to Join Us?Join a company that truly values its employees and where you can make a real difference. If you’re ready to put your skills to work and be part of a dynamic, growing company, apply today!

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