We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Rockford, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core financial operations by maintaining accurate records, assisting with routine accounting activities, and helping ensure reporting is completed on time. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations while using established processes to investigate and correct variances.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks that support recurring accounting activities across daily, monthly, and annual cycles.<br>• Process invoices, payments, and customer transactions while helping maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.<br>• Prepare and update financial and operational reports by compiling accounting, statistical, production, or technical data as needed.<br>• Review account activity, identify discrepancies, and research issues to support timely resolution and accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Perform reconciliations for assigned accounts to confirm balances, transactions, and supporting documentation are complete and correct.<br>• Support billing operations by entering, reviewing, and verifying transaction details in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial information, track activity, and assist with routine analysis and reporting.<br>• Assist with inventory-related record checks, including cycle count support and related accounting adjustments when required.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to provide hands-on accounting leadership for a Contract position based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This interim opportunity will support core financial operations, ensure reporting remains accurate and timely, and help the team stay prepared during a critical audit period. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a practical approach to daily execution, and deep familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead audit readiness efforts by organizing documentation, coordinating schedules, and responding to requests during the audit cycle.</p><p>• Manage accounting activities related to commissions, tax entries, retirement plan postings, payroll journals, and related accruals.</p><p>• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports that provide clear visibility into business performance and account activity.</p><p>• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accuracy across the general ledger.</p><p>• Support accounts payable operations by assisting with invoice processing, payment execution, and sales tax-related tasks.</p><p>• Handle banking support activities, including monitoring transactions and resolving exceptions in a timely manner.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day accounting support across the department to help maintain continuity during the interim engagement.</p><p>• Assist with accounting process needs tied to operational changes or system-related workflows when required.</p>
<p>We are seeking a seasoned Fractional CFO to provide strategic and hands-on financial leadership for a manufacturing organization. This engagement is ideal for a finance executive who thrives in a consultative environment, can quickly assess current state operations, and drive meaningful impact across financial strategy, reporting, and team leadership.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with executive leadership to guide decision-making and long-term planning</li><li>Assess and optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation strategies</li><li>Oversee and enhance month-end close and financial reporting processes</li><li>Lead, mentor, and stabilize the accounting team</li><li>Identify and implement cost optimization strategies across operations</li><li>Ensure compliance across financial operations, including benefits and retirement plans</li><li>Strengthen banking relationships and support financing activities as needed</li><li>Evaluate current processes and implement best practices to improve accuracy, timeliness, and scalabilit</li></ul><p><br></p>