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Staff Accountant

$30 - $40 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 163040
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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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 https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/


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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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.