Staff Accountant Job at LaSalle Network, Chicago, IL

  • LaSalle Network
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Key Details:

  • Position: Staff Accountant

  • Duration: 6+ month contract

  • Job Location: Hybrid Downtown

  • Pay: $30-$35/hr W2

  • LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit


Responsibilities:

  • Perform all monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks required to close the books for all manufacturing and warehouse locations.

  • Maintain Oracle Project Accounting activity including project creation, transaction review and correction, reconciliation, and reporting.

  • Prepare and analyze account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.

  • Prepare month-end journal entries and complete general ledger account analysis. Ensure that all transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. 

  • Demonstrate professional skepticism while preparing journal entries and analyzing transactions.

  • Analytically review monthly plant cost results against previous periods and investigate abnormal cost activity and operating results.

  • Participate in performing all physical inventory reconciliations, including investigation and analysis of variances.

  • Respond timely to requests for information and reports from internal customers and company management in various departments. 

  • Participate in the development and implementation of accounting process change by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes. 

  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.


Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance preferred, or relevant accounting course work with 2 years equivalent experience.

  • Strong knowledge and ability to learn and apply technical accounting concepts in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Unquestioned integrity, moral character, ethics and values.

  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong Microsoft Office computer skills (VBA is a plus).

  • Experience with Oracle preferred.


If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

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