Staff Accountant - Operations X2

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant for our rapidly growing client in the waste and recycling industry. The Staff Accountant will be brought in on a direct hire basis and report directly to the Assistant Controller. This role is on a hybrid basis, with 4 days required in their Rosemont office. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join an organization with high level of visibility to upper management and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in the monthly close process including: Preparing monthly journal entries (depreciation, payroll, prepaids, etc.), completing account reconciliations and updating various monthly financial reports - 40 transactions per month
• Maintain accrual schedules (Accrued Expenses, Prepaid, etc.) to complete timely recognition of revenue and expense
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; complete reconciliations of expense accounts for reviewing financial results - 50 per month
• Maintain fixed assets in the subledger by ensuring proper departmental expense and appropriate depreciation
• Set up and maintain vendor account information for Accounts Payable
• Analyze P&L to ensure accuracy and predict future results; ability to concisely explain results to leadership
• Review, audit and record employee expense reports in the general ledger
• Ability to work in multiple systems and learn new systems as processes are improved
• Prepare supporting documentation and analytical information for external auditors

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting, Masters preferred, CPA preferred
• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, including willingness to research and resolve accounting applications.
• Knowledge of ERP software (Sage preferred) and Microsoft suite of products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment and with multiple currencies preferred.

If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply immediately. 
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