Accountant - Accounts Payable
Job in
Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60411, USA
Listed on 2025-10-31
Listing for:
TRG
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-10-31
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Responsibilities- Be the conduit for providing valuable insights by analyzing and interpreting complex financial data.
- Analyze and report financial data, maintain internal audit controls, and ensure the accuracy of cost accounting practices and principles for the manufacturing facility.
- Prepare journal entries for the month-end close process.
- Support accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
- Assist in maintaining the general ledger.
- Reconcile bank accounts daily.
- Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
- Track Capital Expenditures and Fixed Assets.
- Conduct cost and pricing analysis and prepare management reports.
- Assure and maintain accuracy of the cost accounting process, including cost analysis, cost accumulation, and cost allocation.
- Utilize accounting software, including Quick Books and SAP, to maintain accurate and up-to-date cost accounting records.
- Maintain and reconcile GL accounts related to inventory, production, and cost of goods sold.
- Identify needs for developing and implementing cost accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with the inventory cycle count process and reconcile any discrepancies.
- Perform special projects and additional duties as required.
- Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA certification is a plus) and 2-5+ yrs. relevant experience, preferred.
- Working experience and knowledge with cost accounting principles and practices.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Proficiency in using ERP systems and accounting software, such as Quick Books and Excel.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Must have the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality of information, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to cost accounting.
- Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
- High critical thinking skills, analytical and problem-solving skills to solve, conclude, analyze, evaluate alternatives, and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
- Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, the ability to participate in a 401 (k) plan with a company match, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other types of group and individual coverages.
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