accountant in chicago, Illinois

accountant.

• chicago , illinois

• posted today

job details

summary

• $25 – $30 per hour

• temporary

• high school

• category business and financial operations occupations

• referenceAB_4634011

job details

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team for a 4-6 month temporary role, covering a maternity leave. This position is essential for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for our pet food manufacturing operations. You’ll be responsible for preparing journal entries, validating balance sheet reconciliations, and managing capital expense accounting and depreciation entries.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to manufacturing accounting and collaboration with finance and operational teams.

• Hands-on experience with financial reporting improvements and data quality initiatives.

• A professional, supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Proven accounting experience (beyond bookkeeping) and solid Excel skills.

• Familiarity with accounting software and Power BI is a plus.

• Ability to work autonomously and ensure accuracy and quality in financial tasks.

Location: Candidates must be within commuting distance to Saint Charles, MO, Chicago, IL, or Newark, NJ.

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW! FOR MORE IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, email a current resume to iris.levy@randstadusa.com TXT: Your NAME and ACCOUNTING to 954-308-6735

salary: $25 – $30 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM – 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries and accruals

• Validate and reconcile balance sheets

• Manage capital expense accounting and depreciation entries

• Assist with timely period closing for multiple factories

• Collaborate closely with the VCO Accounting Manager and business partners

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Proven accounting experience (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, capital expense)

• Solid Excel skills; experience with accounting software (ERP) preferred

• Familiarity with Power BI is a plus

Why Join us:

• Market competitive compensation.

• Access to medical benefits, including dental and vision.

• Competitive hourly pay.

• Supportive management invested in your success.

Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am-4:00pm

Contract position for 4-6 months

If you’re a quick learner who thrives in a professional environment and enjoys ensuring the timely execution of financial reporting, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested in learning more? APPLY NOW!

FOR MORE IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, email a current resume to iris.levy@randstadusa.com

TXT: Your NAME and ACCOUNTING to 954-308-6735

Skills

• Excel (3 years of experience is required)

• Data cubes

• Power BI

• ERP

• Journal Entries

• balance sheet reconciliations (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years

• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you’re looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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