Senior Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Contract)

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support our accounting team during a maternity leave coverage assignment. This individual will play a key role in month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and intercompany accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate accounting, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform account analysis
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support financial reporting and management reporting processes
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and record necessary adjustments
• Assist with billing reviews, treasury-related activities, and other accounting functions
• Partner with operations, sales, AP, and AR teams to support business needs
• Research accounting issues and provide solutions to improve processes
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of corporate accounting experience
• Strong month-end close experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working within an ERP system such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or NAV
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with intercompany accounting
• Experience supporting financial reporting processes
• Bilingual Spanish
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or corporate accounting environment

Top Skills:

• Month-End Close
• Journal Entries
• Accruals
• General Ledger
• Account Reconciliations
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Financial Reporting
• Intercompany Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems (SAP, Dynamics, NAV)

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of West Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in West Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.