Accountant in Northbrook, Illinois

Description:

This role will primarily be responsible for General Ledger accounting, but will report to the Cost Accounting Manager and will be trained on the basics of cost accounting. There is a lot of room for advancement within this accounting department, and the individual will have a choice between several career paths. Prior cost accounting knowledge is not required, but candidate must have a strong foundation in GL accounting (Journal entries, reconciliations)

Scope of Responsibility:

• Reconciliation of 30-45 distribution warehouses

• General ledger and Journal Entries

• Consolidation of financial statements and reporting

• Month End close

• Lease Deprecation Reporting

• Depreciation Expense

• Exchange entries

• Light account reconciliations

• Ad-hoc reporting

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• 2-4 years of prior accounting experience

• Ability to function efficiently while meeting deadlines

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong ability with Microsoft Excel

• SAP experience is a plus

• Inventory or cost accounting experience is a plus

Why Work Here?

• Competitive salary/benefit package and potential to earn annual bonus based on performance

• Hybrid schedule, 2-3 days working remotely per week

• Great tenure on the accounting team, most people have been there for several years and have been promoted up

• On-site snack and coffee bar, a barista is there every morning taking orders for the team

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.