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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Elgin, Illinois

Description

We are looking for a meticulous Sr. Accountant to join our client's team in the manufacturing industry, located in Elgin, IL. As a Sr. Accountant, you will be accountable for various monthly activities, fixed asset accounting tasks, and assisting in audit and tax reporting processes. This is a long-term contract role with potential to turn permanent. Interested candidates must be willing to work 5 days per week onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development of monthly journal entries and upload financial data to relevant systems.

• Ensure the accurate preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.

• Be accountable for recording and reconciling intercompany transactions.

• Manage fixed asset accounting activities and maintain fixed asset data in relevant software.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of SOX controls and audits.

• Provide assistance in audits performed by internal and external audit firms.

• Complete required schedules requested by the Corporate Tax department.

• Develop and provide required tax reporting such as for sales/use tax, business tax, etc.

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements within the Accounting/Finance departments.

Requirements

• Possess strong skills in Account, Balance Sheet and Bank Reconciliation

• Extensive knowledge of General Ledger management

• Ability to handle Journal Entries

• Experience with Month End Close, preferably in a manufacturing setting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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