<p>We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Lombard, Illinois. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing vendor accounts, reconciling data, and contributing to process improvements within the accounts payable function. This position offers an excellent opportunity to utilize your accounting expertise and advanced Excel skills in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and update vendor statements in Excel by adding columns to track statuses and account updates.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor accounts by identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly and accurately.</p><p>• Process outstanding vendor requests efficiently while prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to identify and propose process improvements within accounts payable workflows.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions and formulas to streamline data management and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure accuracy and compliance in general ledger entries and accounts payable transactions.</p><p>• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of vendor accounts and reconciliation activities.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial reports and summaries related to accounts payable and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>The hourly pay rate range of this position is $26 to $30, plus bonus. Benefits available to Full-Time Engagement Professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. </p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Mortgage Support specialist to join our team in Lake Forest, Illinois. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a key role in assisting loan officers and processors, ensuring smooth and efficient mortgage operations and accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while growing your expertise in mortgage lending and accounting support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist loan officers and processors with preparing files, entering data, and gathering necessary documentation.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and compliant client files and loan documentation in alignment with company and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Coordinate and track third-party services such as credit reports, appraisals, and title work.</p><p>• Communicate with clients, underwriters, and vendors to clarify or collect required documentation.</p><p>• Monitor and manage loan pipelines, ensuring timely follow-ups for pending items to support on-time closings.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, prepare payment batches, and ensure accurate coding in accounting software.</p><p>• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and handle employee expense reports and reimbursements.</p><p>• Generate reports for month-end close and assist with financial analysis as needed.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both digital and physical records for compliance and audit purposes.</p><p>• Support administrative tasks, including document filing, scanning, and records management, as well as ad hoc projects.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $190,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The <strong>Director of Inventory, Percentage of Completion (POC) and Reserves Accounting, Data Analytics</strong> as a part of Accounting Centers of Excellence (COEs) is responsible for leading accounting for inventory in the areas of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, excess & obsolescence, cycle counts, and wall-to-wall counts employee, percentage of completion accounting and reserves in the areas of asset retirement obligation and warranty reserves while leveraging data analytics and automation to drive financial insights, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, enhances financial reporting processes, and integrates analytics to optimize inventory management and business reserves and related risk management. The position partners cross functionally to drive continuous improvement. This leadership role serves as an internal control over financial reporting coordination and facilitation point either assuming directly or driving accountability across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Standard costing</li><li>Variance analysis</li><li>Valuation</li><li>Excess & obsolescence</li><li>Cycle counts</li><li>Wall-to-wall counts</li><li>Asset retirement obligations</li><li>Warranty reserves</li><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in inventory, percentage of completion and reserves.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.</li><li>Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.</li><li>Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.</li><li>Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with finance, operations, IT, and executive leadership to streamline financial reporting and enhance decision-making.</li><li>Drive finance transformation initiatives, incorporating automation and analytics to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Serve as a strategic advisor on project and asset financial matters, providing insights to executive leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
