We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to oversee all aspects of payroll operations for a dynamic service-oriented company in Elgin, Illinois. This role involves managing payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliation for a workforce that spans multiple divisions, including union employees. As this is a long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll functions while also supporting accounts receivable efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly payroll cycles across multiple divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Utilize Paylocity to manage the entire payroll cycle, including audits, reporting, and system updates.<br>• Review pay rates, deductions, and benefits, particularly for union employees, to ensure accurate calculations.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.<br>• Perform account reconciliations related to payroll and maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Ensure automated timecard processing is functioning correctly and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Collaborate with internal corporate and field teams to optimize payroll operations.<br>• Assist the accounts receivable collections team on an as-needed basis.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant payroll laws and compliance requirements.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Stoughton, Wisconsin. This is a long-term contract position suitable for someone with a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The role involves managing critical accounting functions and collaborating closely with the Controller to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform month-end close activities, ensuring all financial data is accurate and submitted on time.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Conduct detailed account reconciliations to verify financial information and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller and other team members to address financial issues and provide insights.<br>• Take ownership of accounting tasks, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and escalation when necessary.<br>• Analyze financial data, question inconsistencies, and verify changes to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline processes and support future hires.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to manage and analyze financial data.<br>• Maintain flexibility to work with various accounting software systems, adapting quickly to new environments.
Robert Half is looking for an Operations Accountant for a manufacturing client in the western suburbs. The Operations Accountant will be responsible for: <br>• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.<br>• Prepares monthly financials, reports, and schedules.<br>• Reconciles inventory and production variance accounts.<br>• Prepare monthly journal entries related to CIP, WIP and inventory valuation. <br>• Reviews inventory adjustments arising from cycle counts and coordinates physical inventory counts. <br>• Research and analysis of variances for materials, labor and manufacturing overhead.<br>• Provides support for outside auditors; gather necessary account information and backup documentation for quarterly and annual audits.<br>• Calculate BOM and unit product costs for annual standard setting and quotations with customers.<br>• Continuously monitor internal controls related to inventory production, shipping and receiving<br>• Follows US GAAP accounting practices and procedures.<br>• Prepares monthly manufacturing cost analysis reports and ties back to ERP system.<br>• Reviews productivity reporting in collaboration with production teams, including headcount metrics for manufacturing.<br>• Performs other related duties and projects assigned.<br><br>Successful Operations Accountant will have the following: <br>• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and at least 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing setting required.<br>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br>• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to work in a paperless environment.<br>• Working knowledge of cost accounting.<br>• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to US GAAP.<br>• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.<br>• Working knowledge of Sage 100 ERP Accounting Software preferred.<br><br>This position offers a salary range of $80,000-85,000 and offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO and holiday pay.<br><br>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.