Accounting Associate

Since 1991, Collabera has been a leading provider of IT staffing solutions and services. We are known for providing the best staffing experience and taking great care of our clients and employees. Our client‑centric model provides focus, commitment and a dedicated team to help our clients achieve their business objectives. For consultants and employees, we offer an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. The Collabera Way represents our fundamentals beliefs and is founded on the following building blocks: Company Snapshot Over 12,000 professionals in over 40 locations across 3 continents Top 10 U.S. IT Staffing Firm Largest minority‑owned U.S. IT Staffing Firm Top supplier to Fortune 500 companies Staffing Industry Analysts’ "Best Staffing Firms to Work For" recognition 4 years in a row Job Description Industry Manufacturing Work Location Moline IL 61265 Job Title Accounting Associate Duration 1 Year (Strong possibility of extension) Job Description: Duties: Maintains and processes accounting transactions to assist with accurate financial reporting. Reconciles the more complex accounts, identifies discrepancies found, and provides the corrective action to be taken. Assists with month end close activities and preparing financial exhibits. Communicates with others within the department or outside of the work area (employees, customers, suppliers) in order to exchange information and to answer questions or resolve issues. Prepares various financial reports. This position will support the on‑going analysis required for cost management and strategic sourcing in the area of price changes and cost management; additionally, this individual will support process and efficiency improvement initiatives of the department. Major Duties may include : Publish, monthly and quarterly reports, of various degrees of complexity and preparation requirements. Understand published reports publish and answer questions. Analyze price change requests, support the price and material adjustment process, validate parts are correct client’s Parts, validate current price match, validate if rate change is valid, review for outliers, investigate or elevate issues, update system with validated information, and update system with current rate information. Surcharge process / foundry rate approval - track and approve surcharge submittals from suppliers, review of indices and various published rates, confirm surcharge rate is valid, work with suppliers/unit on supplemental documentation as necessary, communicate with supplier and client’s factories. Qualifications MUST HAVES: Spreadsheet skills critical - good understanding of Excel and functions such as Vlookups, pivot tables, and charts, good communication, ability to work with team, strong analytical skills, good organizational skills, strong proficiency in MS Office, especially with Excel. Additional Information If you are interested or want to know more about this position please reach out to me: #J-18808-Ljbffr