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.