Accounting Manager

About Us:
Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.

Role Overview:
Our client, a US-based, $800M+ organization is seeking a Plant Accounting Manager consultant to oversee divisional and plant operations for their Chicago area locations.  This unique position will lead all finance and accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have heavy manufacturing experience with strong leadership skills and ability to do hands-on, individual producer work. This is a contract position targeting 3-4 months, located in the Aurora, IL area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial activities related to division and plant operations.
• Manage monthly close, including journal entries, system transactions and account reconciliations.
• Manage all cost accounting related functions including: bill of materials, FICO, inventory valuations, etc.
• Provide a variety of analysis on projects relating to inventory and costing
• Support regional budget and monthly forecast
• Support continual process improvements and system enhancements
• No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years of progressive Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• General understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAP
• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting, analysis, and reporting
• Preferred experience within a plant or on-site manufacturing location

Location: Chicago
Salary Range: $60-70/hour
Benefits: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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