Financial and Accounting Analyst

DescriptionRobert Half is looking for a Financial and Accounting Analyst to join a growing organization in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This role blends financial planning, business performance analysis, and hands-on accounting support to help leaders make informed decisions. The ideal candidate will turn complex data into practical recommendations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and partner with multiple teams to improve overall results.Responsibilities:• Evaluate sales performance, industry activity, and competitive developments to uncover revenue opportunities and support strategic planning.• Build and refine financial models that guide decisions related to pricing, promotional activity, and overall commercial performance.• Prepare recurring reports and present meaningful analysis to leadership to support timely, data-driven decision-making.• Partner with sales, marketing, and other internal groups to investigate performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by compiling data, analyzing trends, and identifying key business drivers.• Help maintain accurate commercial data within HubSpot and the company’s sales management platform while supporting related system implementation efforts.• Perform special analyses and deliver ad hoc reporting in response to evolving business needs and management requests.• Contribute to core accounting operations by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close activities.Our client offers a dynamic, fast-paced working environment with opportunities for growth and development. This position is primarily onsite and it offers a salary of $100,000-$120,000 and full benefits packing to include:• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Life insurance)• 401k• Vacation Days• Sick Days• Paid Holidays• 1 BirthdayIf interested, please contact Brian Keating at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a closely related discipline.• At least four years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a similar corporate finance role.• Demonstrated ability to interpret large data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.• Advanced Excel skills with hands-on experience creating and maintaining financial models.• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.• Experience supporting accounting functions such as general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.• Proven problem-solving ability and attention to data accuracy, process consistency, and reporting quality.Job typePerm