Accountant Job at Illinois Staffing in Edwardsville

Accountant Position

Robert Half Talent Solutions is working with a rapidly growing company in Illinois searching for an accountant. Key objectives include performing general-ledger account reconciliations and ensuring accurate financial reporting and data verification, enabling leadership to make informed decisions in alignment with company goals. The accountant will monitor established financial policies and procedures, while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and compliance. They will stay informed of current and evolving financial legislation to ensure compliance with national and local regulations.

Key responsibilities include conducting mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, verifying data accuracy, and identifying/correcting errors from internal and external sources. The accountant will support financial close processes (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual), including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and handling accruals. They will provide operational management accounts schedules and variance commentary, along with working-capital cash-flow reports. The accountant will maintain and update financial records for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets. They will prepare special financial reports for management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing trends and account information. The accountant will handle full-cycle accounting for affiliated companies under owner control, including smaller related party entities.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, 3+ years of full cycle accounting experience, and ERP system experience, intermediate MS Excel. Comprehensive benefits package and salary up to $85k.

For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.