Accountant

Title: Accountant, Client Reporting
Contract to hire



What does the Client Reporting team do?
The Client Reporting team focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and analyses for both internal and external clients. They handle tasks ranging from month-end accounting closes and preparing detailed profitability and inventory reports to assisting in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. Additionally, the department plays a key role in audit compliance, project activity reconciliation, and enhancing client working capital positions through strategic collaboration across teams.


We value what makes you, you


Our client is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the diverse consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients.



Who are you?
You have strong organizational and problem-solving skills and are proficient in Excel. You excel in a collaborative environment, you're adept at handling multiple functions from month-end close to financial reporting and analysis, and you are committed to professional growth and effective communication within cross-functional teams. Additionally, you embody the IMS principles of Passion, Collaboration, Integrity, Inventiveness, and Proactivity. You will be part of a team that strives to provide excellent service and thought leadership to our clients and want to bring your best to the organization and see your work brought to life.



What you'll do
Our client is currently seeking an Accountant for our Skokie, IL location. You will be responsible for accurate and timely accounting, reporting and analysis for industry leading clients reporting to the team lead. This position works closely with cross functional groups.



Below is a sample of role responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely month end general accounting close and reporting process execution

• Prepare month end journal entries

• Reconcile weekly freight invoices

• Prepare accounting transactions

• Meet deliverable deadlines

• Query large amounts of data from ERP system and extract relevant data points needed to prepare reports for internal and/or client

• Support and provide quality documentation on IMS policy and audit control compliance

• Balance Sheet reconciliations Support other finance team functions to maximize client working capital position

• Develop and maintain positive partnerships within finance and cross functional teams

• Ask questions and seek out opportunities to grow professionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Economics

• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving, with excellent communication skills

• Strong Excel skillset is an absolute must (Pivot table creation, VLOOKUP, If/then formulas, etc) • General ease learning new systems and tools

Preferred

• Experience with ERP i.e., JD Edwards/AS 400 queries

Key Details

• Compensation: $31 per hour

• Benefits: Our consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits such as medical, dental, and vision.

• Location: 5750 Old Orchard Road

• Work Model: Hybrid (onsite 5 days a week during training, then 2 days a week from home)

• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Relevant internship experience and/ or 1+ years of work experience considered


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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.


LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.


LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here


All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.