<p>Great quality of life growing company seeking Accounting Manager to join a profitable and successful distribution company in Libertyville, Illinois. This role would go to 135k plus bonus and full benefit package. Medical, Dental, PTO, Excellent 401k match, long term short term disability. </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the company's daily accounting, including financial reporting and month-end close processes.</p><ul><li>Roll up sleeves regarding daily accounting, month end close and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Handle credit card reconciliation, bank reconciliation, account reconciliations, month-end close process</li><li>Inventory cycle count adjustment,</li><li>Sales tax understanding – managed by Avalara – can be learned.</li><li>Analysis business segment growth and financials</li><li>Banking reporting and internal reporting </li><li>Develop working partnerships cross functionally </li></ul><p>If you are interested in this role or more information email your resume to [email protected] for more information.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team near Kankakee, IL. This role requires extreme attention to detail as it is a stand-alone role. Candidates must have a strong background in financial management and accounting processes within the manufacturing industry. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. <br> Responsibilities: • Prepare and complete month-end closing procedures • Manage general ledger activities, including posting journal entries and maintaining account balances. • Conduct detailed account reconciliations • Oversee cost accounting processes and make recommendations on areas of improvement. • Manage inventory accounting, ensuring proper valuation and tracking of inventory assets. • Complete full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions • Work within Epicor and Microsoft Excel <br> This role will offer a salary between 110K and 135K with discretionary bonus potential. Offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vison, paid time off and 401K
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Des Plaines, Illinois. This Contract-to-long-term position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you will manage general ledger activities, oversee cost accounting, and contribute to inventory management and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of manufacturing and cost accounting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in financial reporting.<br>• Analyze and monitor production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to support accurate product costing.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including cycle counts, adjustments, and valuation.<br>• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller to deliver necessary documentation and explanations during audits.<br>• Support the monitoring and enhancement of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Contribute to the improvement of financial systems and processes in partnership with the Controller and IT team.<br>• Process payroll using Ceridian software, ensuring accurate calculations, proper deductions, and compliance with payroll regulations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Fulfillment Specialist (Tier II) to join our team on a contract basis in Naperville, Illinois. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring payroll packages are accurately assembled and prepared for delivery, maintaining strict quality standards and meeting production deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining security and efficiency in their work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assemble payroll packages according to client numbers and prepare them for timely delivery.<br>• Perform package confirmations and checklists to ensure accurate tracking and security of package flow.<br>• Adhere to all security and audit procedures to protect sensitive client information.<br>• Identify and escalate issues related to missing or incorrect outputs to the appropriate teams.<br>• Clean and perform regular user maintenance on all distribution equipment to ensure operational readiness.<br>• Organize and stage packaging supplies to maintain a smooth production workflow.<br>• Support warehouse operations, including inventory management and material handling.<br>• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, to assist in warehouse duties.<br>• Ensure shipping functions are executed accurately and efficiently.<br>• Maintain a focus on quality and production timelines while multitasking effectively.
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Scheduling & Planning</strong></li><li>Build and maintain a rolling <strong>4–6 week die shop schedule</strong> covering all mill work and outsourced tooling.</li><li>Ensure every job is tied to either a <strong>mill completion date</strong> or an <strong>outsourcing plan with vendor and return date</strong>.</li><li>Track lead times and capacity constraints; flag overloads and recommend outsourcing early.</li><li>Update and publish the schedule weekly (Monday build, Wednesday commitment).</li><li><strong>Coordination & Communication</strong></li><li>Coordinate with production, engineering, and vendors to align tooling availability with production needs.</li><li>Communicate changes clearly to the supervisor and management.</li><li>Work with outside vendors (e.g. H& H) to confirm send-out dates, programs, and weekly capacity.</li><li><strong>Data & Reporting</strong></li><li>Maintain accurate, current data in <strong>Quickbase</strong> and related scheduling sheets.</li><li>Record send-outs, vendor assignments, and expected return dates.</li><li>Provide weekly reports showing die readiness, load vs. capacity, and buffer status.</li><li><strong>Process Discipline</strong></li><li>Enforce the rule: no job is promised unless it is on the schedule or on the outsource plan.</li><li>Drive consistency across all die shop scheduling practices.</li><li>Eliminate duplicate entry by moving die reviews and records directly into Quickbase.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strong organizational and scheduling skills.</li><li>Computer proficiency required; Quickbase or ERP/CMMS system experience preferred.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Office</li><li>Ability to interpret tooling requirements, job orders, and prints.</li><li>Clear communication skills across shop floor, management, and vendors.</li><li>Problem-solving mindset to anticipate conflicts and prevent production delays.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in manufacturing scheduling, planning, or tooling coordination.</li><li>Background in die shop, machining, or tooling inventory management a plus.</li><li>Vendor coordination or purchasing experience helpful.</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Primarily computer-facing office role within the die shop environment.</li><li>Regular interaction with shop floor staff and vendors.</li><li>Fast-paced environment requiring accuracy and consistency.</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Offer Competitive Benefits; medical, dental and vision. </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of accounting processes. Based in Niles, Illinois, this role will require expertise in full-cycle accounting and the ability to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills to guide teams and maintain effective communication with vendors, customers, and internal departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including preparing monthly financial reports such as Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow analyses, Budgets, and Aging Receivables/Payables.</p><p>• Supervise customer onboarding, sales order processing, bill of materials entry, invoicing, deposit tracking, and collections while monitoring sales and inventory reports.</p><p>• Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, inventory purchasing and management, and accounts payable activities to ensure smooth operations.</p><p>• Conduct regular meetings with line managers and the plant manager to review production plans, inventory levels, demand forecasts, and purchasing strategies.</p><p>• Collaborate with production teams to accurately capture and record production, shipping, receiving, and purchasing activities in integrated systems.</p><p>• Provide support to the company with inventory tracking, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and customers to address invoices and payment-related concerns effectively.</p><p>• Lead and manage bookkeepers and production personnel, ensuring their tasks are aligned with organizational goals.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 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>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.</p><ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li> - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li> - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li> - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li> - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li> - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li> - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li> - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li> - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li> - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li> - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Spanish Bilingual Operations Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our client's small distribution center near Aurora, Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and develop a collaborative team, drive operational excellence, and ensure seamless delivery of products to customers nationwide. As a key leader, you will oversee workflows, optimize processes, and play a pivotal part in achieving organizational goals. This position is 100% on-site. This position offers a full benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily operations of the Aurora distribution center, ensuring efficient workflows and productivity.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a team of customer service representatives, managers, and warehouse staff, while supporting team expansion efforts.</p><p>• Coordinate inbound deliveries from the production facility and manage outbound shipments to nationwide customers.</p><p>• Implement and monitor inventory management practices to guarantee accurate receiving, storage, and shipping of products.</p><p>• Develop and execute process improvements to enhance safety, cost-effectiveness, and operational performance.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between warehouse staff, customer service teams, and senior leadership to foster clear communication and collaboration.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across all operations.</p><p>• Analyze and report key performance metrics related to shipping, inventory, and overall productivity.</p><p>• Support hiring, training, and development initiatives to build a motivated and efficient workforce.</p><p>• Resolve operational challenges and customer issues using strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor - Controller to oversee financial operation and handle project cost. In this role, you will supervise a team member and collaborate closely with department heads to optimize cash flow, manage inventory levels, and enhance cost controls. This position plays a key role in creating detailed financial analyses and reports to support company profitability.</p><p>Email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero 630-368-1175</p><p>benefits include medical, dental, 401k , vacation and full benefit package plus bonus</p><p>salary up to 125k plus bonus. </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation and audits.</p><p>• Experience with account reconciliation and journal entries.</p><p>• Familiarity with inventory management and job costing analysis.</p><p>• Ability to work with international transactions and multi-currency accounting.</p><p>• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external advisors.</p><p>• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools to streamline reporting and analysis. Supervise financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger maintenance, including bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee month-end and year-end closings, ensuring timely creation of financial reports, revenue forecasts, and profit estimates.</p><p>• Monitor and account for inventory and cash flow projections to support operational efficiency.</p><p>• Handle job costing summaries to provide insights into project profitability.</p><p>• Track warranty claims and process adjustments to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with a part-time bookkeeper to manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, while coordinating audits and improvements with tax advisors.</p><p>• Handle international transactions and accounting for both parts and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong banking relationships, including negotiating terms for credit lines and other financial services.</p><p>• Assist with payroll processing and provide recommendations for currency exchange strategies based on market trends.</p><p>• Participate in special projects as needed, contributing to organizational improvements and strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero 630-368-1175</p>
We are looking for a Senior Demand Planner to join our team in Rosemont, Illinois. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will drive forecasting accuracy, analyze market trends, and collaborate across departments to meet business objectives and customer demand effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the demand planning process to develop precise forecasts for all SKUs, ensuring alignment with business goals.<br>• Analyze market trends and conduct competitive assessments to inform strategic planning.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales and supply chain, to ensure accurate demand forecasting.<br>• Manage large and complex data sets to improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias.<br>• Develop actionable insights based on sales data and trends to support decision-making.<br>• Maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders to gather relevant information and enhance forecasting processes.<br>• Prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to meet project deadlines and deliverables.<br>• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory planning and ensure product availability.<br>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.
<p><strong>Controller – Plant Operations</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> near northern suburbs of Chicago</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing / Plant Operations</p><p>Excellent client seeking candidates for a Controller role supporting manufacturing / plant operations. This position plays a critical role in overseeing plant financials, driving operational efficiency, and partnering with both plant management and executive leadership. You will lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, inventory control, and compliance to ensure accurate and timely financial performance tracking at the plant level.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports, including detailed variance and trend analyses.</li><li>Manage the month-end close process, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Supervise and develop a small accounting team responsible for billing, collections, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processing.</li><li>Monitor and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and plant financial procedures to ensure SOX and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Support plant operations by managing and analyzing standard cost updates, inventory valuation, and production costing.</li><li>Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts; analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain and adjust product routings, bills of material, and standard cost structures in alignment with customer pricing and material fluctuations.</li><li>Oversee the fixed asset management process including capitalization, depreciation, and reporting.</li><li>Provide financial insight and recommendations to plant and executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making.</li><li>Support cross-functional projects and provide ad hoc reporting as needed.</li><li>Become a subject matter expert in the plant's ERP system, with a focus on manufacturing and cost accounting functionality.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory management, and cost accounting principles.</li><li>Prior experience managing small teams and collaborating cross-functionally.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with manufacturing-specific systems preferred.</li><li>Advanced Excel and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on plant environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on plant operations by driving financial clarity, improving processes, and serving as a key partner to both finance and production leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation pay, holiday pay and more </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 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>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><p> </p><p>· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting</p><p>· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>· Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses</p><p>· Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff</p><p>· Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting</p><p>· Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents </p><p>· Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software</p><p>· Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:</p><ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting. </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 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><u>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager maintains superior attention to detail while managing multiple objectives concurrently. The following details are not definitive and subject to change based on organizational needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Management of day-to-day accounting operations and ensure processes are efficient.</li><li>Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.</li><li>Accounts Payable: Supervise accounts payable functions – invoices, reconciliations, weekly payments, and vendor relations.</li><li>Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable processes including billing, payments, review, analysis, and follow up.</li><li>Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements and employee reimbursements.</li><li>Prepare and enter required journal entries and other account reconciliations as needed.</li><li>Oversee the general accounting processes for inter-company, fixed assets, depreciation, CIP, bad debt, interest, and capital leases.</li><li>Evaluate new and existing customers for credit worthiness and limits. Analyze credit history and information related to applications for credit and overdue/delinquent accounts</li><li>Responsible for all collection activities including follow-ups with attorneys and outside collection agencies regarding legal activities. </li><li>Manage vendor contracts, insurance policies, licenses, and permits for both business entities.</li><li>Lead for internal and external audits to ensure full cooperation and compliance with all qualified requests.</li><li>Maintain strong internal control environment to safeguard assets, improve profitability, and manage business risks.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations, ensuring the seamless acquisition of materials and goods for manufacturing and distribution. This role will involve sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies. Located in Downers Grove, Illinois, this position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in purchasing and supply chain management. Please note, this is a Contract-to-permanent position.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that align with organizational goals for cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.</p><p>• Source and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers for raw materials, including steel, sheet metal, aluminum, and safety products.</p><p>• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, pricing agreements, and delivery schedules.</p><p>• Oversee the entire purchase order process, from requisition to delivery, maintaining accurate records for pricing, quantities, and specifications.</p><p>• Collaborate with production and inventory teams to forecast material needs and maintain optimal stock levels.</p><p>• Manage inventory levels by implementing cost-effective replenishment strategies and monitoring reorder points.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for cost savings through improved sourcing, volume consolidation, and effective contract negotiations.</p><p>• Stay informed about market trends, material costs, tariffs, and logistics to mitigate risks and maintain supply chain stability.</p><p>• Oversee international shipping, customs compliance, and import/export documentation to ensure smooth operations.</p><p>• Prepare and present detailed purchasing reports and cost analyses to management, providing actionable insights for decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $30/hr to $43/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p>
<p>Robert Half is assisting a professional services firm in the recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within their organization. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to effectively handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on delivering administrative support to enhance the efficiency of day to day operations while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering health insurance, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility and 401k match. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Administrative Support:</strong></li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements </li><li>Prepare, edit, and format documents, correspondence, and presentations with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents, contracts, and filings, ensuring filings align with deadlines</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential legal correspondence.</li><li><strong>Client Interaction:</strong></li><li>Serve as a point of contact for clients and external stakeholders, managing communications professionally and efficiently.</li><li>Screen, route, and respond to incoming calls and emails, providing outstanding client service.</li><li><strong>File and Record Management:</strong></li><li>Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic and physical filing systems for documents.</li><li>Assist in tracking and logging billable hours for projects using timekeeping software</li><li><strong>Team Collaboration:</strong></li><li>Coordinate with other staff members to support projects and deliverables.</li><li>Assist with meeting preparations, agendas, and minutes when requested.</li><li><strong>Office Management Tasks:</strong></li><li>Oversee supply inventory and arrange procurement, ensuring smooth operation of the team’s workspace.</li><li>Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including deliveries and courier services.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Warehouse Operations: Oversee daily warehouse activities (receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping) and ensure smooth, efficient operations that meet quality standards.</li><li>Inventory Control: Monitor and manage stock levels, perform regular audits, and maintain accuracy to avoid overstocking or shortages.</li><li>Team Leadership: Lead, train, and develop a team of warehouse staff, fostering a positive, safety-focused work environment.</li><li>Logistics Coordination: Work closely with suppliers, transport companies, and internal departments to ensure prompt and accurate order fulfillment.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Ensure warehouse practices meet healthcare standards and industry regulations, especially regarding the safe storage of medical supplies.</li><li>Safety and Maintenance: Implement safety protocols, maintain equipment, and enforce warehouse safety standards.</li><li>Process Improvement: Continuously look for ways to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, ensuring our warehouse meets best-in-class standards.</li><li>Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed reports on inventory, order fulfillment, and overall warehouse performance for compliance and improvement tracking.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Assist the Corporate Controller in managing the Company’s accounting and financial activities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Record payroll and monthly accruals</li><li>Take ownership of periodic lender reporting</li><li>Reconcile GL accounts to monthly ledgers</li><li>Manage inventory standard cost system</li><li>Develop product cost for potential new product introduction</li><li>Assist with analyzing of monthly production variances</li><li>Assist with the monthly, quarterly and yearly close as needed</li><li>Prepare adjusting journal entries and various reports</li><li>Assist with budget process</li><li>Assist with review of internal controls and policies</li><li>Assist with bank and external audits</li><li>Assist in development of KPI’s and profitability measures</li><li>Performs other related duties assigned by management</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of our organization's financial records. This role requires an individual with strong attention to detail who is capable of managing a variety of accounting and financial tasks. Based in Chicago Heights, Illinois, you will play a critical role in financial reporting, compliance, and driving cost-saving initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and execute month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and maintain general ledger accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.</p><p>• Conduct payroll reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Provide input and strategies for cost-saving initiatives and financial efficiency.</p><p>• Manage inventory accounting and ensure proper financial documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Assist with audits by preparing required documentation and supporting auditors.</p><p>• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of sales and use taxes.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Online and Excel for financial analysis and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers an annual salary between 115K-150K. Benefits include paid-time off. </p>
<p>We are looking for an Associate Product Marketing. In this role, you will contribute to the development, launch, and management of products within a dynamic consumer packaged goods environment. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of product strategies and lifecycle management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in creating new product concepts, prototypes, and initial production samples.</p><p>• Coordinate all aspects of go-to-market strategies, including packaging design, sales materials, and inventory preparation.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of contact between Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure product timelines are met and issues are resolved.</p><p>• Maintain and update accurate product master data, including setup and Bills of Materials within internal systems.</p><p>• Support the commercialization process for new products from concept to launch.</p><p>• Analyze market trends and data to identify opportunities for product growth and improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on product strategies and launch plans.</p><p>• Monitor product performance post-launch and provide recommendations for optimization.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with packaging, labeling, and merchandising standards.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of training materials for internal teams and external partners.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $90,000-$95,000 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>Summer is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>· Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:</p><p>· Prepare monthly financial reporting package to executive management</p><p>· Work directly with the shared service center to manage and coordinate corporate month end close</p><p>· Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger</p><p>· Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions</p><p>· Accounting and disclosure responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:</p><p>· Share-based compensation</p><p>· Derivatives and hedging (Fx and interest rate swaps)</p><p>· LIFO inventory</p><p>· Self-insurance reserves</p><p>· Debt covenant calculations</p><p>· Pension</p><p>· Goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis</p><p>· Acquisition accounting</p><p>· Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies specific to the above areas</p><p>· Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Des Plaines, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting functions, ensure the accuracy of financial records, and support the preparation of financial reports. This position offers an excellent opportunity to lead a team, implement process improvements, and contribute to the financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller to set financial goals and prepare monthly financial statements, including profit and loss reports and balance sheets.</p><p>• Oversee the accuracy and efficiency of daily accounting operations, such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliations.</p><p>• Review and resolve discrepancies in financial reports, ensuring all entries and documentation are accurate before distribution.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entry approvals, accruals, and proper revenue and expense allocation.</p><p>• Develop expertise in all accounting functions by cross-training in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and payroll.</p><p>• Coordinate and oversee sales tax reporting for both product sales and purchases, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Supervise fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules and reconciliations to the general ledger.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial reports, including inventory valuation and general accruals, and support the annual financial audit process.</p><p>• Identify training needs within the accounting team and implement programs to enhance skills and cross-functional knowledge.</p><p>• Monitor changes in accounting standards and tax regulations to ensure compliance and identify potential opportunities or issues.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Senior Manager, Consolidations / Controller - month end close </p><p> </p><p>Chicagoland area (Hybrid - mostly remote)</p><p> </p><p>Excellent client seeking top tier candidates for a global consolidations role and supporting general month end close, financial statements, general ledger, US GAAP and more for a company in growth and private equity owned. This company offers a fast paced environment and lots of areas for advancement / professional development.</p><p> </p><p>In this critical role, you’ll drive operational excellence, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and partner with senior leaders across the globe. You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and leadership.</p><p> </p><p>Global Consolidations</p><p> </p><p>Lead the end-to-end global monthly financial consolidation process, closing the books.</p><p>Ensure accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financials and related disclosures aligned with U.S. GAAP.</p><p>Oversee intercompany eliminations, FX translations, and investment-in-subsidiary activities.</p><p>Perform and review consolidated and regional financial variance analyses.</p><p>Americas Controllership</p><p> </p><p>Manage the accounting close processes for the U.S., Canada, and LATAM regions.</p><p>Own key accounting areas: revenue recognition (multi-element), payroll and benefits, inventory/manufacturing, and more.</p><p>Review and approve critical journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely close and financial accuracy.</p><p>Process Optimization & Systems Leadership</p><p> </p><p>Work closely with our Accounting Transformation team to standardize and streamline global accounting processes.</p><p>Help drive ERP optimization, reporting automation, and financial dimension management.</p><p>Roll out consistent global procedures and financial tools to improve accuracy and visibility.</p><p>Team Leadership & Global Collaboration</p><p> </p><p>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports (plus shared services partners).</p><p>Build strong partnerships with regional controllers and finance teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.</p><p>Serve as a key contact for FP& A, Tax, Treasury, and other global functions.</p><p>What You Bring</p><p> </p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.</p><p>8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including global consolidations and financial reporting in a large, multinational, or publicly traded company.</p><p>Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and close processes in complex corporate environments.</p><p>Strong ERP experience (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar).</p><p>Track record of leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders globally.</p><p>Analytical mindset with exceptional communication and leadership skills.</p>
